Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Qidi Tech Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 and Plus4 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 if price matters more; choose Plus4 if max colors and work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 799 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °C | 370 °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 | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS firmware is based on Klipper and controlled via a proprietary touch interface. The official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next (derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS), but it also supports third-party OrcaSlicer. Remote control is possible via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over a local network, with no mandatory cloud connection for daily operations. | 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
- Price: Kobra S1 549 € vs Plus4 799 € — Kobra S1 wins (+46%)
- Max colors: Kobra S1 8 vs Plus4 16 — Plus4 wins (+100%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 250×250 mm vs Plus4 305×305 mm — Plus4 wins (+49%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 320 °C vs Plus4 370 °C — Plus4 wins (+16%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 250 mm vs Plus4 280 mm — Plus4 wins (+12%)
Which one to choose
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