Anycubic Kobra S1 vs. Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- Both are roughly on par in build volume.
- According to the manufacturer, the Anycubic Kobra S1 is faster (up to 600 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
- The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 reaches higher nozzle temperatures (350 °C), which makes it better suited to engineering filaments.
| Anycubic Kobra S1 | Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €200 to €400 | €200 to €400 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €349 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €349 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | enclosed | enclosed, chamber passively heated |
| Build volume | 250 × 250 × 250 mm (15.6 l) | 256 × 256 × 256 mm (16.8 l) |
| Dimensions | 400 × 410 × 490 mm | 500 × 480 × 743 mm |
| Weight | 18 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 320 °C | 350 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with filament sensor | Direct drive (dual-gear) with hardened nozzle, filament sensor and clog detection |
| Calibration | LeviQ 3.0, 49 measuring points, automatic Z offset | Fully automatic, 121 measuring points, automatic Z offset |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with ACE Pro (up to 8 colours with two units) | optional with CANVAS (4 colours, RFID detection) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, CF/GF filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, CF/GF filaments |
| Camera | yes, 480p | yes, chamber camera (resolution not specified by the manufacturer) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, app | Wi-Fi, USB, app |
| Display | 4.3" touchscreen | 5" touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Anycubic Kobra S1
For the price-conscious who want to print enclosed and add multi-colour printing later.
- Enclosed and CoreXY at an entry-level price
- High nozzle temperature up to 320 °C
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Users who want to print ABS, ASA or fibre-reinforced filaments in addition to PLA and PETG.
- Enclosed build volume with activated carbon/HEPA filter
- Hardened nozzle up to 350 °C
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