Anycubic Kobra S1 vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 if max colors matters more; choose Q1 Pro if multicolor requires accessory matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 549 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40 × 41 × 49 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 320 °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 | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 8 | 1 |
| 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. | 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
- Max colors: Kobra S1 8 vs Q1 Pro 1 — Kobra S1 wins (+700%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra S1 yes, Q1 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Kobra S1 yes, Q1 Pro no
- Price: Kobra S1 549 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Kobra S1 wins (+9%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 320 °C vs Q1 Pro 350 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
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