Anycubic Kobra 3 vs Qidi Tech X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and X-Plus 3 are not direct competitors: different use classes (F1 vs F3), very different prices (~3.1×). Kobra 3 costs less (~€260) and is the entry-level choice; X-Plus 3 offers more capability at a higher price (~€799). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | 799 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| 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 X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
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-Plus 3
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — Kobra 3 wins (+207%)
- Enclosed chamber: X-Plus 3 yes, Kobra 3 no
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+25%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 3 300 °C vs X-Plus 3 350 °C — X-Plus 3 wins (+17%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 110 °C vs X-Plus 3 120 °C — X-Plus 3 wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
you value enclosed chamber, work area and max nozzle temperature.
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