Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo costs $399 and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 costs $319, so the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is $80 cheaper. The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo has a published review score and ranks #1 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color.
- Build volume
- 250 x 250 x 250 mm
- Max speed
- 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- 4 colors
- Enclosure
- Yes
The Kobra S1 Combo is a good value enclosed printer for people who want multi color prints without much fuss. It runs quietly and its ACE Pro unit also dries filament. Skip it if you hate waste or want deep firmware control, since color swaps purge filament and settings are limited.
Full Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo review →- Build volume
- 256 x 256 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 500 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Upgrade ready
- Enclosure
- Yes
The Centauri Carbon 2 is one of the cheapest enclosed CoreXY printers, with a 350 °C hardened nozzle for tough filaments. You can start with one color and add the CANVAS unit for four colors later. Skip it if you need more than four colors or want polished software, since reviewers saw connectivity hiccups and false failure alerts.
Full Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 review →Side by side
| Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399 | $319 |
| 3 year cost | $399 | $319 |
| Our score | 7.9/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #1 | #10 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year | 12 months; 6 months on the extruder kit; consumables not covered |
| Build volume | 250 x 250 x 250 mm | 256 x 256 x 256 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s (300 mm/s recommended), 20,000 mm/s² acceleration | Up to 500 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two | Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with LED lights | Yes, enclosed chamber with auto controlled grille |
| Auto leveling | Yes, LeviQ 3.0 with Z offset | Yes, full auto calibration with auto Z offset (121 points per Notebookcheck) |
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C | 350 °C, hardened steel nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 °C, PEI spring steel plate | Yes, up to 110 °C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU 95A (single color only); FAQ also lists PC, PA and fiber filled | PLA, PETG, TPU, PET, PC, ASA and fiber filled such as PA6-CF |
| Connectivity | Anycubic app, slicer software, USB drive | Elegoo Matrix app, ElegooSlicer, USB drive |
| Camera | Yes, 480P HD camera | Yes, with AI spaghetti detection (Notebookcheck) |
| Noise | 46 dB or less standard, 44 dB or less quiet mode (Anycubic claim) | Under 45 dB in silent mode (Elegoo claim); 44 to 47 dB average measured by Notebookcheck |
| Assembly | About 15 minutes from unboxing to first print (Anycubic claim) | n/a |
| Weight | 18 kg printer, 4.6 kg ACE Pro | About 20 kg (Notebookcheck) |
| Best for | easy multi color printing on a budget | budget enclosed printing with room to add color |
| Skip if | you want low waste or deep tuning | you need more than 4 colors |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
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
- 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
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
- Notebookcheck: PLA and PETG printed cleanly on stock profiles. Measured 44 to 47 dB on average, color swaps took about 70 seconds, and multi color prints made heavy purge waste. Connectivity was inconsistent. Source
- Hackster: Called it strong value for a multi material printer. CANVAS swaps were fast and reliable and print quality matched the original Centauri Carbon, but it is limited to four spools and swaps still purge. Source
Pros and cons
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
Pros
- Strong value for a 4 color enclosed printer
- Quiet, about 44 dB measured by Notebookcheck
- ACE Pro dries filament as it feeds
- Fast setup of about 10 minutes per TechRadar
Cons
- Multi color prints are much slower
- Purging wastes filament
- Needs two power outlets
- Limited firmware settings per Notebookcheck
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Pros
- Low price for an enclosed CoreXY printer
- 350 °C hardened nozzle for engineering filaments
- Add 4 colors later with CANVAS
- Quiet, about 44 to 47 dB in Notebookcheck testing
Cons
- Limited to 4 colors with no way to chain units
- Connectivity was inconsistent in Notebookcheck testing
- AI spaghetti detection gave false alarms
- Color swaps waste filament
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo has a published review score and ranks #1 in our 3D printers ranking; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is not scored yet. Pick the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo for easy multi color printing on a budget. Pick the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 for budget enclosed printing with room to add color.
Which is cheaper?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 at $319, versus $399 for the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the Kobra S1 Combo and the Centauri Carbon 2?
Build volume: 250 x 250 x 250 mm on the Kobra S1 Combo, 256 x 256 x 256 mm on the Centauri Carbon 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, 20,000 mm/s² acceleration on the Centauri Carbon 2. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with one ACE Pro; 8 colors with two on the Kobra S1 Combo, Upgrade ready; up to 4 colors with the CANVAS unit (sold separately or in the Combo) on the Centauri Carbon 2.
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