# Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Elegoo Centauri 2

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo costs $399 and the Elegoo Centauri 2 costs $379, so the Elegoo Centauri 2 is $20 cheaper. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo has a published review score and ranks #3 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo-vs-elegoo-centauri-2/

## Side by side

| | Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | Elegoo Centauri 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $379 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $379 |
| Our score | 8.5/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #3 | #37 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not checked |
| Build volume | 250 x 250 x 250 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two | Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish Examiner found multi color printing slow and wasteful versus multi toolhead printers |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with LED lights | No, open frame; no camera or lighting (Tom's Hardware) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 with Z offset | Yes, automatic leveling and Z offset at startup (Tom's Hardware) |
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C | 350 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 °C, PEI spring steel plate | Yes, up to 110 C, PEI steel flex plate (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU 95A (single color only); FAQ also lists PC, PA and fiber filled | PLA, PETG, TPU (Tom's Hardware); ABS, ASA and nylon not recommended without an enclosure (Irish Examiner) |
| Connectivity | Anycubic app, slicer software, USB drive | LAN, Wi-Fi, USB flash drive; no cloud needed (Tom's Hardware) |
| Camera | Yes, 480P HD camera | No (Tom's Hardware) |
| Noise | 46 dB or less standard, 44 dB or less quiet mode (Anycubic claim) | No dB figure; Irish Examiner called it somewhat loud |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Anycubic claim) | Mostly pre assembled (Tom's Hardware); 30 to 40 minutes for the Combo (Irish Examiner) |
| Weight | 18 kg printer, 4.6 kg ACE Pro | 15 kg; 500 x 480 x 500 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Best for | easy multi color printing on a budget | budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints |
| Skip if | you want low waste or deep tuning | you want a camera or plan to print ABS, ASA or nylon |

## What reviewers found

### Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo

- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 27 of 30 on a print quality test with about 0.21 mm average X/Y error. A 43 minute single color print became a 14 hour multi color print. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/pro/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo-review)
- Notebookcheck: Measured 44 dB(A) at one meter. Quality was best up to about 200 mm/s, and nozzle cleaning plus purging caused significant waste. [Source](https://www.notebookcheck.net/A-splash-of-color-on-your-desk-Reviewing-the-Anycubic-Kobra-S1-Combo-Ace-Pro.1010199.0.html)

### Elegoo Centauri 2

- Tom's Hardware: Called it a very good four color CoreXY printer. A four color fidget took 5 h 13 min and a PET-GF part printed at 350 C in 1 h 23 min. 95A TPU fed reliably; softer TPU clogged. [Source](https://tomshardware.com/3d-printing/elegoo-centauri-2-combo-review)
- Irish Examiner: Combo assembled in 30 to 40 minutes. PLA, silk PLA, TPU and PETG printed with excellent quality, matching the Centauri Carbon 2. Somewhat loud, and multi color printing was slow. [Source](https://www.irishexaminer.com/business/technology/arid-41918086.html)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or the Elegoo Centauri 2?

The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo has a published review score and ranks #3 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Elegoo Centauri 2 for budget buyers who want fast 4 color PLA and PETG prints.

### Which is cheaper?

The Elegoo Centauri 2 at $379, versus $399 for the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, checked Nov 4, 2026.

### What is the difference between the Kobra S1 Combo and the Centauri 2?

Build volume: 250 x 250 x 250 mm on the Kobra S1 Combo, 256 x 256 x 256 mm (Elegoo, Tom's Hardware) on the Centauri 2. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Kobra S1 Combo, Up to 500 mm/s, 300 mm/s recommended; 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Elegoo) on the Centauri 2. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two on the Kobra S1 Combo, Up to 4 colors with the CANVAS system (Combo), with RFID and auto refill (Elegoo); Irish… on the Centauri 2.

Full reviews: [Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo/index.md), [Elegoo Centauri 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-centauri-2/index.md)