Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if work area and max colors matters more; choose Q1 Pro if price and native klipper matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | 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 ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. | 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 350×350 mm vs Q1 Pro 245×245 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+104%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 Max 4 vs Q1 Pro 1 — Kobra S1 Max wins (+300%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max 350 mm vs Q1 Pro 240 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+46%)
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Q1 Pro wins (+17%)
- Native Klipper: Q1 Pro yes, Kobra S1 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you value work area, max colors and build height z.
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