Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Qidi Tech X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and X-Plus 3 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~4.6×). Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer costs less (~€174) and is the entry-level choice; X-Plus 3 offers more capability at a higher price (~€799). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | 799 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 270 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 |
| 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. | The X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
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.)
How we assign awards →Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+359%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs X-Plus 3 600 mm/s — X-Plus 3 wins (+140%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+62%)
- Enclosed chamber: X-Plus 3 yes, Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 260 °C vs X-Plus 3 350 °C — X-Plus 3 wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
you value max print speed, work area and enclosed chamber.
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