Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max Combo and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if price and max print speed matters more; choose i-Fast if enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~549–999 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 320 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 8 | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Kobra OS (based on Klipper) featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and Wi-Fi connected for remote monitoring via app. The integrated ACE Pro system automatically handles filament changes and active drying. | The machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 Max Combo 774 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+178%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Max Combo 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+300%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+114%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 Max Combo 8 vs i-Fast 2 — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+300%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+56%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…
you value price, max print speed and work area.
Choose i-Fast if…
you value enclosed chamber, multi-extruder and max bed temperature.
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