Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Qidi Tech X-CF Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and X-CF Pro are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.9×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; X-CF Pro offers more capability at a higher price (~€1800). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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X-CF Pro
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~1700–1900 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 61 × 51.5 × 67.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 32.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 450 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 60 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 60 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| 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 printer is officially supported by QidiPrint, the manufacturer's proprietary slicing software, which includes pre-configured profiles optimized for carbon fiber and nylon printing. The system is also fully compatible with popular third-party slicers, including Ultimaker Cura and Simplify3D, giving users the flexibility to adapt their workflow. Basic connectivity includes Wi-Fi, a wired LAN network, and a USB port for manual file transfer. Although the native Marlin-based firmware lacks advanced network management features like Klipper, the machine can be successfully interfaced with external server systems such as OctoPrint via cable. |
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 →X-CF Pro
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs X-CF Pro 1800 € — Kobra 3 wins (+592%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 600 mm/s vs X-CF Pro 60 mm/s — Kobra 3 wins (+900%)
- Enclosed chamber: X-CF Pro yes, Kobra 3 no
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 yes, X-CF Pro no
- Input shaper: Kobra 3 yes, X-CF Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose X-CF Pro if…
you value enclosed chamber, work area and max nozzle temperature.
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