Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Combo and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Combo if price and max print speed matters more; choose i-Fast if work area and build height z matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Combo scores 56/100 against 45/100 for i-Fast.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 749 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| 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) | 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 | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | False |
| Max colors | — | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer works with Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer and optimized for the Anycubic ecosystem; it supports multi-plate management and object skipping during printing. Remote control and real-time monitoring are available through the Anycubic app (iOS and Android), connecting via LAN or cloud. The proprietary firmware is not currently open source; native Klipper compatibility is not supported. | 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 Combo 749 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Kobra S1 Combo wins (+187%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Combo 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Kobra S1 Combo wins (+300%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Combo 250×250 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+32%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Combo 250 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — i-Fast wins (+28%)
- Multi-extruder: i-Fast yes, Kobra S1 Combo no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…
you value price, max print speed and input shaper.
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