# Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2

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.

Prices checked Oct 27, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo-vs-elegoo-centauri-carbon-2/

## 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 |

## 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 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](https://www.notebookcheck.net/Elegoo-Centauri-Carbon-2-3D-printer-review-Lot-of-features-for-not-a-lot-of-money.1239803.0.html)
- 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](https://www.hackster.io/news/the-maker-s-toolbox-elegoo-centauri-carbon-2-3d-printer-review-99788f603c96)

## 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.

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