Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and i-Fast are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~8.3×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Operated via AnycubicSlicer and compatible with the proprietary cloud app. It leverages a Klipper-based firmware, natively integrating Input Shaping algorithms to reduce vibrations at high speeds. | 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Kobra 3
Best value Entry
At €260 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 6 entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 90/100.
How we assign awards →i-Fast
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Kobra 3 wins (+727%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: i-Fast yes, Kobra 3 no
- Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs i-Fast 2 — i-Fast wins (+100%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+32%)
Which one to choose
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