QIDI Tech Plus4 vs QIDI Tech X-Plus 3
The QIDI Tech Plus4 (2024, €799) and the QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 (2023, €699) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 100 (~13%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech Plus4 supports multicolor (AMS), 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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| QIDI Tech Plus4 €799 | QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 €699 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 305×305×280 mm 🏆 | 280×280×270 mm |
| Weight | 16 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 370 °C 🏆 | 350 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 50 mm³/s 🏆 | 35 mm³/s |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh + strain gauge | auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | QIDI Box | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | Yes (720p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) | — | — |
| Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) | — | — |
| Input shaping | — | — |
| Pressure advance | — | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Qidi Studio (OrcaSlicer fork) | Qidi Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 1000 W | 800 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- On price, QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: QIDI Tech Plus4 or QIDI Tech X-Plus 3?
- 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.