Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- Price
- $459
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
- The Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins, 8.2 vs 8 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (256³ vs 250³ mm, 1.07×).
- The Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is faster (600 ÷ 500 = 1.2×) for $160 ($459 − $299) more.
- Pick the Centauri Carbon unless print time is your bottleneck.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
This page compares the original Elegoo Centauri Carbon. Looking for the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo? See Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo vs Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
- Price
- $299
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Centauri Carbon.
8.2/10 vs Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo's 8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Best value in 3D printing right now, full stop. Firmware is rough around the edges but nothing that kills the deal. If this is your budget, buy it.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsCentauri CarbonElegoo · FDM
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| $459 | Price | $299 (wins) |
| 15.6 L | Build volume | 16.8 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 13 kg | Weight | 17.5 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Feature | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | ACE 2 Pro multi-color system (up to 16 colors) | No |
| Yes | Fully-enclosed CoreXY architecture | No |
| Yes | Upgraded hotend (all-filament compatible) | No |
| Yes | Quiet print mode (~44dB) | No |
| Yes | 600mm/s ultra-fast printing | No |
| Yes | 250x250x250mm build volume | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling (4 pressure sensors) | Yes |
| No | Chamber camera monitoring | Yes |
| No | 320C all-metal hotend | Yes |
| No | Pre-assembled and calibrated | Yes |
| No | Steel + aluminum + glass enclosure | Yes |
Value math
$459 ÷ 15.6 L and $299 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| $29.38 | $ per liter | $17.82 (wins) |
| $0.77 | $ per mm/s | $0.60 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo | Spec | Centauri Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 | Overall | 8.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 250 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
16 colors on an enclosed CoreXY for under €500 was not on my 2026 bingo card. Anycubic is swinging hard at Bambu's multi-color dominance.
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo owner, Press announcement — awaiting independent reviewsThere's no reason to buy anything else at this price. It would be excellent at twice the cost.
Centauri Carbon owner, How-To GeekFinally an affordable CoreXY. The Centauri Carbon changes what you should expect for under $300.
Centauri Carbon owner, Tom's HardwareBuy two of these instead of one fancier printer at twice the price. Seriously.
Centauri Carbon owner, r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
- +16-color capable (4 colors standard; 16 colors requires 4x ACE 2 Pro units purchased separately). Doubles the 8-color S1 Combo and quadruples the Bambu A1 Combo (4)
- +Fully enclosed CoreXY handles ABS, ASA, and engineering filaments without warping
- +44dB quiet mode is unusually low for a 600mm/s CoreXY — apartment-friendly
- −Brand new product — early adopter risk on firmware and ACE 2 Pro reliability
- −Anycubic slicer still trails Bambu Studio on automation and profile polish
Centauri Carbon
- +Enclosed CoreXY at $299. Yes, really.
- +PLA, PETG, ABS: all print well out of the box
- +Pre-assembled, printing within minutes of opening the box
- −Firmware needs attention after unboxing
- −Heat creep shows up on long prints above 270C
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo better than the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo or Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo worth $160 more than the Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon actually scores higher (8.2/10) despite costing $160 less. The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo only makes sense if you specifically need multi-color.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and Elegoo Centauri Carbon?
Build volume (250x250x250mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (600 vs 500 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo is best for multi-color; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon targets budget.
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