Kobra S1 Combo vs Q1 Pro

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra S1 Combo and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Combo if multicolor printing matters more; choose Q1 Pro if price and native klipper matters more.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo Kobra S1 Combo Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
Qidi Tech Q1 Pro Q1 Pro Qidi Tech F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2025 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 749 € 599 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 48.4 × 48.4 × 59.3 cm 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm
Weight (kg) 18 kg 17 kg
Work area (mm) 250 × 250 mm 245 × 245 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 250 mm 240 mm
Power (W) 650 W
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 250 mm 245 mm
Build height Z (mm) 250 mm 240 mm
Kinematics CoreXY CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 320 °C 350 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True 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 False True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True False
Multicolor requires accessory False False
Max colors 1
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. Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Kobra S1 Combo 749 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Q1 Pro wins (+25%)
  • Native Klipper: Q1 Pro yes, Kobra S1 Combo no
  • Multicolor printing: Kobra S1 Combo yes, Q1 Pro no
  • Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 Combo 320 °C vs Q1 Pro 350 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+9%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra S1 Combo if…

you value multicolor printing.

See the Kobra S1 Combo sheet →

Choose Q1 Pro if…

you value price, native klipper and max nozzle temperature.

See the Q1 Pro sheet →

MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.