Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro vs QIDI Tech X-Smart 3

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The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro (2023, €369) and the QIDI Tech X-Smart 3 (2023, €399) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.

The Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 30 (~8%) versus the other.

On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech X-Smart 3 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro offers more build volume (220×220×250 mm).

Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.

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Specifications
Anycubic
Kobra 2 Pro
€369
QIDI Tech
X-Smart 3
€399
Geometry
Build volume 220×220×250 mm 🏆 175×180×170 mm
Weight 8.5 kg 10.5 kg
Speed
Max speed 500 mm/s 500 mm/s
Max acceleration 20,000 mm/s² 20,000 mm/s²
Hot-end
Max nozzle temp 260 °C 300 °C 🏆
Nozzle material brass brass
Drive type direct direct
Flow rate 25 mm³/s 🏆
Bed
Max bed temp 110 °C 120 °C 🏆
Bed material PEI plate flexible magnetic HF plate
Auto-leveling LeviQ 2.0 automatic 16-point
Enclosed No Yes 🏆
Heated chamber No No
Multimaterial
AMS compatible No No
AMS type
AMS slots
Connectivity
WiFi Yes Yes
Ethernet No
Camera
Calibration
Vibration compensation Yes
Flow calibration No
Input shaping Yes
Pressure advance Yes
Software
Official slicer Anycubic Slicer Next QIDI Print
OrcaSlicer Yes
Noise
Noise
Power 350 W 350 W

Verdict

Frequently asked

Which has better value: Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro or QIDI Tech X-Smart 3?
See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
Which has the larger build volume?
Anycubic Kobra 2 Pro with 220×220×250 mm.

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