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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

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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

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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

  1. Anycubic store page and specifications for the Kobra S1 Max and Combo Source for Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro
  2. Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo User Manual attached to the listing Source for Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro
  3. Anycubic Kobra S1 Max and ACE 2 Pro FAQ attached to the listing Source for Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo with ACE 2 Pro
  4. ELEGOO US product page and specification table for the Centauri 2 Source for ELEGOO Centauri 2 3D Printer
  5. ELEGOO Centauri 2 user manual attached to the listing Source for ELEGOO Centauri 2 3D Printer

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