Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
- Price
- $499
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
- The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo wins, 8.2 vs 8 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (256³ vs 250×250×260 mm, 1.03×).
- The Kobra S1 Combo is faster (600 ÷ 500 = 1.2×) for $50 ($499 − $449) more.
- Pick the Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 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.
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Kobra S1 Combo.
8.2/10 vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo's 8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Best multi-color pick if you want more than 4 colors and can't justify going over $500. For figurines, cosplay parts, and detailed decorative prints, the jump from 4 to 8 colors matters more than the spec sheet suggests.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Kobra S1 ComboAnycubic · FDM
vsCentauri Carbon 2 ComboElegoo · FDM
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | Centauri Carbon 2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $499 | Price | $449 (wins) |
| 16.3 L | Build volume | 16.8 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.08 mm |
| 12.5 kg | Weight | 19.35 kg |
Features
| Kobra S1 Combo | Feature | Centauri Carbon 2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 8-color ACE Pro 2 multi-color system | No |
| Yes | CoreXY architecture | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi + camera monitoring | No |
| Yes | Direct drive extruder | No |
| Yes | PEI spring steel build plate | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY | Yes |
| No | 4-color Canvas multi-color system | Yes |
| No | 350C hardened steel nozzle | Yes |
| No | RFID filament detection | Yes |
| No | Auto filament loading & tangle detection | Yes |
| No | 5-inch touchscreen | Yes |
Value math
$499 ÷ 16.3 L and $449 ÷ 16.8 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | Centauri Carbon 2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| $30.71 | $ per liter | $26.76 (wins) |
| $0.83 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $0.90 |
Scores out of 10
| Kobra S1 Combo | Spec | Centauri Carbon 2 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 8 |
| 8 | Reliability | 8 |
| 8.2 (wins) | Overall | 8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 250 × 260 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
8 colors out of the box changes the game. My multi-color prints are finally as detailed as I imagined them.
Kobra S1 Combo owner, r/3DprintingThe ACE Pro 2 is a massive improvement. Less waste, more reliable color swaps, and double the colors.
Kobra S1 Combo owner, Teaching Tech (YouTube)Anycubic's answer to Bambu's multi-color dominance. Competitive on every front.
Kobra S1 Combo owner, All3DPBest sub-$500 multicolor 3D printer in 2026. The value proposition is insane.
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo owner, 3D Printed DecorUltra accessible multicolor printing. CANVAS completed 31 out of 34 jobs on first attempt.
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo owner, VoxelMattersI'm an idiot, and even I was able to make a cool Fallout action figure with this printer.
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo owner, GamesRadar+
Pros & Cons
Kobra S1 Combo
- +8 colors out of the box, double what the Bambu A1 Combo offers
- +CoreXY speed at a competitive price point
- +ACE Pro 2 wastes less filament on color swaps than its predecessor
- −Anycubic's software is solid but still behind Bambu Studio
- −Community is smaller than Bambu or Creality
Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
- +First enclosed multi-color CoreXY under $500
- +91% first-attempt success rate on multi-color jobs
- +RFID reads filament type automatically, no manual input
- −Spool holders are finicky
- −Loading routine doesn't get hot enough for high-temp filaments
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 Combo better than the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo may be the smarter buy if you need multi-color.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo worth $50 more than the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 8/10). The extra $50 gets you 8 colors out of the box, double what the bambu a1 combo offers.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (600 vs 500 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is best for multi-color; the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo targets multi-color.