Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 3 Combo and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Combo if max colors and price matters more; choose Q1 Pro if enclosed chamber matters more.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo Kobra 3 Combo Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Qidi Tech Q1 Pro Q1 Pro Qidi Tech F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~400–500 € 599 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm
Weight (kg) 9.2 kg 17 kg
Work area (mm) 250 × 250 mm 245 × 245 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 260 mm 240 mm
Power (W) 400 W 650 W
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 250 mm 245 mm
Build height Z (mm) 260 mm 240 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 350 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False True
Filament sensor True True
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper True True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing true False
Multicolor requires accessory false False
Max colors 4 1
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes It runs Kobra OS (based on Klipper) with a 4.3-inch touch interface. It is compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and connects via Wi-Fi for remote monitoring through the app. 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.

The differences that matter

  • Max colors: Kobra 3 Combo 4 vs Q1 Pro 1 — Kobra 3 Combo wins (+300%)
  • Enclosed chamber: Q1 Pro yes, Kobra 3 Combo no
  • Price: Kobra 3 Combo 450 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Kobra 3 Combo wins (+33%)
  • Multicolor printing: Kobra 3 Combo yes, Q1 Pro no
  • Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 3 Combo 300 °C vs Q1 Pro 350 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+17%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra 3 Combo if…

you value max colors, price and multicolor printing.

See the Kobra 3 Combo sheet →

Choose Q1 Pro if…

you value enclosed chamber, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.

See the Q1 Pro sheet →

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