Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 vs Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 (2026, €349) and the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro (2023, €369) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 supports multicolor (AMS).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 €349 | Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro €369 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm 🏆 | 220×220×250 mm |
| Weight | 17.65 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C 🏆 | 260 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | brass |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 25 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 110 °C |
| Bed material | dual-sided PEI (textured PEI + smooth PLA-specific coating) | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | full auto (121-point) | LeviQ 2.0 |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | CFS | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | No |
| Camera | Yes () | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | No |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | ElegooSlicer | Anycubic Slicer Next |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 45 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | 1100 W | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- On price, Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 or Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 with 256³ mm.