Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and Q1 Pro are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~3.4×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; Q1 Pro offers more capability at a higher price (~€599). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Simplify3D, supporting STL and OBJ formats. It features Marlin firmware with advanced functionalities like Linear Advance and Input Shaping. | Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Entry
The lowest list price among entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €174. The second cheapest starts at €260. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+244%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Q1 Pro 600 mm/s — Q1 Pro wins (+140%)
- Enclosed chamber: Q1 Pro yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 260 °C vs Q1 Pro 350 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+35%)
- Filament sensor: Q1 Pro yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose Q1 Pro if…
you value max print speed, enclosed chamber and max nozzle temperature.
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