Prusa Research MK4S vs QIDI Tech X-Max 3
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The Prusa Research MK4S (2024, €1,099) and the QIDI Tech X-Max 3 (2023, €999) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The QIDI Tech X-Max 3 is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 100 (~9%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech X-Max 3 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Prusa Research MK4S 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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| Prusa Research MK4S €1,099 | QIDI Tech X-Max 3 €999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 250×210×220 mm | 325×325×315 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 7 kg | 30.2 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 | 350 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 30 mm³/s | 35 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | load cell auto mesh | auto mesh |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | MMU3 | — |
| AMS slots | 5 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | — | Yes (720p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | No | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | PrusaSlicer | Qidi Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 240 W 🏆 | 1000 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech X-Max 3 wins.
- On price, QIDI Tech X-Max 3 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Prusa Research MK4S or QIDI Tech X-Max 3?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- QIDI Tech X-Max 3 with 325×325×315 mm.