Compare Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
In this technical comparison between the Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo and the Elegoo Centauri Carbon, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around ~$200 USD and ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo |
Elegoo Centauri Carbon |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | October 2023 | February 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220× 220× 250 mm | 256× 256× 256 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 250 mm/s (Recommended: 150 mm/s); Acceleration: 2,500 mm/s2 | Max Speed: 500 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 20,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1 - 0.4 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | Integrated Direct Drive (Short-distance extrusion for better TPU control) | Hardened Steel Dual-Gear Direct Extruder (5.2:1 Reduction Ratio) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 260 °C (60W high-power heating element) | 320 °C (60W Ceramic Heater with all-metal heatbreak) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Replaceable Brass Nozzle (Proprietary high-speed design) | 0.4 mm "Unicorn" style (Brass with Hardened Steel tip, >60HRC) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 110 °C; PEI Magnetic Spring Steel Plate | 110 °C; Double-sided Magnetic Plate (Side A: Textured PEI / Side B: PLA-Specific "Cold" Surface) |
| Leveling System | LeviQ 2.0 Automatic 25-Point Leveling with Smart Z-Offset (Automatic height calibration) | Fully Automatic 121-point Calibration with 4 Pressure Sensors (No manual knobs) |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, and Carbon/Glass Fiber reinforced filaments |
| Smart Sensors | Power Loss Recovery (Filament Runout sensor is Optional/Upgrade) | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Clog/Tangle Detection |
| Air Management | Open Frame; 7000 RPM cooling fan for rapid part cooling | Fully Enclosed; Internal Temperature Regulator Fan + Nano-Mineral Crystal Filter (Odour/VOC filtration) |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | MicroSD Card, USB-C | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (8GB Internal EMMC storage) |
| Camera & AI | No | Built-in 720p HD Camera (Real-time monitoring, AI failure detection, and Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Not supported natively (Stand-alone operation via SD card) | Elegoo OS (Klipper-based), Wi-Fi Remote Printing, OTA Firmware updates |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 2.4-inch LCD Screen with Rotary Knob Control | 4.3-inch Full-Color Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | AnycubicSlicer, Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer | Elegoo Slicer (Recommended), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 485× 440× 440 mm; Net Weight: 7.3 kg | 398× 404× 490 mm; Net Weight: 17.5 kg |
| Power & Noise | 400W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB | 1100W Max (at 220V for rapid AC bed heating); Silent Drive Steppers (<50 dB) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer modules, Tool Kit, SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, Grease, 10m Test Filament | Printer, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, Silicone Cleaning Brush, Waste Purge Bin, 200g Sample Filament, USB Drive |
| Price | ~$200 USD | ~$299.00 - $349.00 USD |
| Full Details | Kobra 2 Neo - Full Specifications | Centauri Carbon - Full Specifications |