Prusa Research MK4S vs QIDI Tech Max4
The Prusa Research MK4S (2024, €1,099) and the QIDI Tech Max4 (2026, €1,160) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech Max4 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the QIDI Tech Max4 offers more build volume (390×390×340 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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| Prusa Research MK4S €1,099 | QIDI Tech Max4 €1,160 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 250×210×220 mm | 390×390×340 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 7 kg | 40 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 300 mm/s | 800 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² | 30,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 290 °C | 370 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | Bimetal |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 30 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI |
| Auto-leveling | load cell auto mesh | Automatic (load cell) |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes | Yes |
| AMS type | MMU3 | CFS |
| AMS slots | 5 🏆 | 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Camera | — | Yes () |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | — |
| Flow calibration | No | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | PrusaSlicer | QIDI Studio |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 240 W 🏆 | 1350 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech Max4 wins.
- On price, Prusa Research MK4S is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Prusa Research MK4S or QIDI Tech Max4?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- QIDI Tech Max4 with 390×390×340 mm.