Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo vs i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo costs less (~€599) 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 S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21.7 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 1300 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | False |
| Max colors | 8 | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with the main slicers on the market. It supports cloud connectivity via the Anycubic app and Wi-Fi for remote monitoring, while still allowing offline use via USB. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 599 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+259%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+300%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 8 vs i-Fast 2 — Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo wins (+300%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 250×250 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+32%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo 250 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — i-Fast wins (+28%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 ACE 2 Pro Combo if…
you value price, max print speed and max colors.
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