Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus vs Qidi Tech Max4 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 2 Plus and Max4 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4). Kobra 2 Plus costs less (~€400) and is the entry-level choice; Max4 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 2 Plus Kobra 2 Plus Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Qidi Tech Max4 3D Printer Max4 3D Printer Qidi Tech F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Launch year 2023 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) ~350–450 € 1049 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 56.4 × 60.5 × 63 cm 55.8 × 57.8 × 61.2 cm
Weight (kg) 13 kg 40 kg
Work area (mm) 320 × 320 mm 390 × 390 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 400 mm 340 mm
Power (W) 400 W
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 800 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 320 mm 390 mm
Build height Z (mm) 400 mm 340 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 260 °C 370 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 90 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 500 mm/s 800 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False True
Filament sensor True True
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper False True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing false True
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 1 16
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Managed via Kobra OS with support for the Anycubic App over Wi-Fi and standard USB interfaces. Compatible with major market slicers. The machine natively runs on Klipper firmware, offering comprehensive control and high computational speed for advanced features like input shaping. The user interface is managed locally via a large 5-inch touchscreen. Remote monitoring is facilitated by the integrated 1080p AI webcam with error detection for extrusion failures. For slicing, the manufacturer provides QIDI Studio, a software derived from PrusaSlicer/Bambu Studio, specifically optimized for high-temperature material profiles. Users can also access the Fluidd web interface for advanced control over the printer parameters and print offline via a USB drive or through the local network.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Kobra 2 Plus 400 € vs Max4 3D Printer 1049 € — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+162%)
  • Max colors: Kobra 2 Plus 1 vs Max4 3D Printer 16 — Max4 3D Printer wins (+1500%)
  • Max print speed: Kobra 2 Plus 500 mm/s vs Max4 3D Printer 800 mm/s — Max4 3D Printer wins (+60%)
  • Enclosed chamber: Max4 3D Printer yes, Kobra 2 Plus no
  • Work area: Kobra 2 Plus 320×320 mm vs Max4 3D Printer 390×390 mm — Max4 3D Printer wins (+49%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 2 Plus if…

you value price and build height z.

See the Kobra 2 Plus sheet →

Choose Max4 3D Printer if…

you value max colors, max print speed and enclosed chamber.

See the Max4 3D Printer sheet →

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