Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Qidi Tech Max4 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and Max4 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F4), very different prices (~4×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) 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 |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Max4 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F4 · Semi-professional
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 1049 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 55.8 × 57.8 × 61.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 40 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 390 × 390 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 340 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 800 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 390 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 340 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 16 |
| 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 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. |
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.
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs Max4 3D Printer 1049 € — Kobra 3 wins (+303%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs Max4 3D Printer 390×390 mm — Max4 3D Printer wins (+143%)
- Max colors: Kobra 3 1 vs Max4 3D Printer 16 — Max4 3D Printer wins (+1500%)
- Enclosed chamber: Max4 3D Printer yes, Kobra 3 no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs Max4 3D Printer 800 mm/s — Max4 3D Printer wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose Max4 3D Printer if…
you value work area, max colors and enclosed chamber.
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