Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Qidi Tech Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY machines at similar prices. The choice is between the extra build volume of the Kobra S1 Max Combo and the native Klipper, higher colour count and lower price of the Plus4.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~799–1099 € | 799 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for core printing functions. | The machine relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
The differences that matter
- 350 × 350 mm bed and 350 mm height against 305 × 305 mm and 280 mm → a part up to 350 mm tall prints whole only on the Kobra.
- About 949 € against 799 € → the Plus4 costs 150 € less.
- Native Klipper only on the Plus4 → standard Klipper web interface, with no proprietary layer in between.
- 4 colours against 16 → the Plus4 handles more colours in a single part.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…
you print large or tall parts in one piece: the bed is 350 × 350 mm and the height reaches 350 mm. You accept paying about 150 € more, up to 4 colours instead of 16, and Kobra OS layered on top of Klipper rather than native Klipper.
Choose Plus4 if…
you want native Klipper, more colours and about 150 € less. You give up space: 305 × 305 mm of bed and 280 mm of height, so larger parts have to be split. The nozzle goes up to 370 °C against 350 °C (values stated by the manufacturer).
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