Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Q1 Pro

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra S1 Max Combo and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if work area and max colors matters more; choose Q1 Pro if price matters more.

Parameter
Qidi Tech Q1 Pro Q1 Pro Qidi Tech F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2025 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~799–1099 € 599 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm
Weight (kg) 17 kg
Work area (mm) 350 × 350 mm 245 × 245 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 350 mm 240 mm
Power (W) 2200 W 650 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 350 mm 245 mm
Build height Z (mm) 350 mm 240 mm
Kinematics CoreXY CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 350 °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 True False
Max colors 4 1
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. 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

  • Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs Q1 Pro 245×245 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+104%)
  • Price: Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Q1 Pro wins (+58%)
  • Max colors: Kobra S1 Max Combo 4 vs Q1 Pro 1 — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+300%)
  • Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 mm vs Q1 Pro 240 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+46%)
  • Native Klipper: Q1 Pro yes, Kobra S1 Max Combo no

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…

you value work area, max colors and build height z.

See the Kobra S1 Max Combo sheet →

Choose Q1 Pro if…

you value price and native klipper.

See the Q1 Pro sheet →

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