Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro vs ELEGOO Centauri 2 3D Printer
These are side-by-side facts taken from each product guide: published specifications, strengths and caveats as their sources state them. This page is not a test, a ranking or a verdict about which model is better.
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Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro
Large multicolour prints with built-in filament drying
The Kobra S1 Max enclosed CoreXY printer, with a 350 mm cube volume, 350C hardened nozzle, 120C bed and 65C heated chamber, bundled with one ACE 2 Pro that feeds four colours and dries filament at 35 to 65C while linked to the printer. The ACE 2 Pro sits on top of the printer.
Published specifications
- Maker: 350 x 350 x 350 mm build volume; 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle
- Maker: 350C hotend, 120C bed, active chamber heating to 65C
- Maker: printer 502.7 x 483 x 584 mm, 25.7 kg; ACE 2 Pro 3.7 kg
- Maker: ACE 2 Pro drying 35-65C for 2-24 h; needs printer on
- Maker: spools 60-68 mm wide, 195-200 mm across; 1 kg standard
- Maker: 300 mm/s recommended, 600 max; Wi-Fi, Ethernet, 720p camera
Strengths
- ACE 2 Pro included, with dry-while-printing and up to 65C
- 65C heated chamber and 350C hardened nozzle for engineering filaments
- Expands to 16 colours with four ACE 2 Pro units
Caveats
- ACE 2 Pro cannot dry filament unless linked to a powered-on printer
- FAQ says two spools at a time yet also four colours per unit
- Not compatible with the first-generation ACE Pro
Read the full Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro guide
ELEGOO Centauri 2 3D Printer
PLA, PETG, PLA-CF and TPU on a 256 mm build volume
A printer with a 256 mm cube build volume, a 350C brass-hardened steel nozzle, a 110C bed and full-auto calibration. ELEGOO lists the camera, air filter, lighting and exhaust grille as optional expansions, and its own table marks ABS, ASA, PA and PC as not recommended.
Published specifications
- Maker: 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume; 0.4 mm brass-hardened steel
- Maker: 350C max nozzle; 110C bed at 25C ambient; 5-40C room range
- Maker: up to 500 mm/s (250 recommended); 20,000 mm/s2 max accel
- Maker: 398 x 404 x 490 mm, 13.7 kg net; listing 30.1 lb agrees
- Maker: 350 W at 110 V, 1,100 W at 220 V; 100-240 VAC input
- Maker: USB and Wi-Fi; STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP; ElegooSlicer, Orca, Cura
Strengths
- Full-auto calibration, clog detection and runout sensing included
- Native TPU support on the standalone printer, per ELEGOO
- Listing and ELEGOO agree on size and weight
Caveats
- Camera, air filter, lighting and exhaust grille are add-ons only
- ELEGOO marks ABS, ASA, PA and PC as not recommended on this model
- No warranty term or noise figure found in the sources we read
How to choose between them
Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro if your situation matches: Large multicolour prints with built-in filament drying. Its main caveat: ACE 2 Pro cannot dry filament unless linked to a powered-on printer.
Choose the ELEGOO Centauri 2 3D Printer if your situation matches: PLA, PETG, PLA-CF and TPU on a 256 mm build volume. Its main caveat: Camera, air filter, lighting and exhaust grille are add-ons only.
Both entries repeat what each guide records. Confirm the model, included parts and availability on the current listing before ordering.
Primary sources
- Anycubic store page and specifications for the Kobra S1 Max and Combo Source for Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro
- Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo User Manual attached to the listing Source for Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro
- Anycubic Kobra S1 Max and ACE 2 Pro FAQ attached to the listing Source for Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro
- ELEGOO US product page and specification table for the Centauri 2 Source for ELEGOO Centauri 2 3D Printer
- ELEGOO Centauri 2 user manual attached to the listing Source for ELEGOO Centauri 2 3D Printer
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