Prusa Research MK4S vs QIDI Tech Plus4
The Prusa Research MK4S (2024, €1,099) and the QIDI Tech Plus4 (2024, €799) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The QIDI Tech Plus4 is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 300 (~27%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech Plus4 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the QIDI Tech Plus4 offers more build volume (305×305×280 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 Plus4 €799 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 250×210×220 mm | 305×305×280 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 7 kg | 16 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 300 mm/s | 600 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 290 °C | 370 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 30 mm³/s | 50 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | load cell auto mesh | auto mesh + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes | Yes |
| AMS type | MMU3 | — |
| AMS slots | 5 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | — | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | No | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | PrusaSlicer | Qidi Studio (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 240 W 🏆 | 1000 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech Plus4 wins.
- On price, QIDI Tech Plus4 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Prusa Research MK4S 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.