Anycubic Kobra X Combo vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra X Combo and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.7×). Kobra X Combo costs less (~€589) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Kobra X Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 589 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.2 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 320 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Kobra OS (a Klipper fork), it features Wi-Fi connectivity, vibration compensation, dynamic flow calibration, and a camera with built-in AI detection. | The machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra X Combo 589 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Kobra X Combo wins (+265%)
- Max print speed: Kobra X Combo 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Kobra X Combo wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: i-Fast yes, Kobra X Combo no
- Max colors: Kobra X Combo 4 vs i-Fast 2 — Kobra X Combo wins (+100%)
- Multi-extruder: i-Fast yes, Kobra X Combo no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra X Combo if…
you value price, max print speed and max colors.
Choose i-Fast if…
you value enclosed chamber, multi-extruder and build height z.
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