Anycubic Kobra 3 Max vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two Klipper FDM printers at close prices (699 € and 599 €) built for different jobs: the Kobra 3 Max is open and prints up to 420 × 420 × 500 mm, the Q1 Pro is enclosed and works in 245 × 245 × 240 mm. The choice is between the big part and the enclosed chamber.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 8 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. | 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
- Build volume: 420 × 420 × 500 mm against 245 × 245 × 240 mm → a part 300 mm tall or wide only fits in the Kobra 3 Max.
- Chamber: open against enclosed, with a 90 °C bed and 300 °C nozzle against 120 °C and 350 °C → materials that need heat and shelter stay with the Q1 Pro.
- Colors: up to 8 with the ACE Pro, sold separately, against 1 → multicolor on the Kobra 3 Max costs extra.
- Price: 699 € against 599 € → the Q1 Pro costs 100 € less.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max if…
you print parts that will not fit in 245 mm: up to 420 × 420 mm of bed and 500 mm of height (figures declared by the manufacturer), or multicolor jobs, up to 8 colors with the ACE Pro module sold separately. You accept an open frame, a bed up to 90 °C, a 300 °C nozzle, 70.6 × 94 cm of bench and 100 € more.
Choose Q1 Pro if…
you print in 245 × 245 × 240 mm with an enclosed chamber, a bed up to 120 °C and a nozzle up to 350 °C, running the machine from your local network with Fluidd or Mainsail and spending 100 € less. You give up space, with less than half the height, and multicolor, which is not offered.
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