Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Qidi Tech Q2 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Q2 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with max colors); Kobra S1 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Q2 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 499 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 630 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 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 system is natively supported by QIDI Studio, a slicing software derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, providing a modern interface and advanced features. The open architecture still allows the use of third-party slicing solutions. Network connectivity, via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, facilitates direct remote printing and monitoring, aided by the built-in camera. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: Kobra S1 8 vs Q2 3D Printer 16 — Q2 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 250×250 mm vs Q2 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Q2 3D Printer wins (+17%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 320 °C vs Q2 3D Printer 370 °C — Q2 3D Printer wins (+16%)
- Price: Kobra S1 549 € vs Q2 3D Printer 499 € — Q2 3D Printer wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Q2 3D Printer if…
you value max colors, work area and max nozzle temperature.
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