Flashforge Creator 5 vs QIDI Tech Plus4
The Flashforge Creator 5 (2026, €779) and the QIDI Tech Plus4 (2024, €799) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech Plus4 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Flashforge Creator 5 supports multicolor (AMS).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Flashforge Creator 5 €779 | QIDI Tech Plus4 €799 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm | 305×305×280 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 14 kg | 16 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 30,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 320 °C | 370 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 50 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI flexible steel (textured) | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | automatic pressure sensing | auto mesh + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | toolchanger | — |
| AMS slots | 4 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Camera | Yes () | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | Yes |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Orca-Flashforge / OrcaSlicer | Qidi Studio (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 55 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | 700 W 🏆 | 1000 W |
Verdict
- On price, Flashforge Creator 5 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Flashforge Creator 5 or QIDI Tech Plus4?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- QIDI Tech Plus4 with 305×305×280 mm.