QIDI Tech Plus4 vs Snapmaker U1
The QIDI Tech Plus4 (2024, €799) and the Snapmaker U1 (2026, €899) 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 100 (~11%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Snapmaker U1 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 | Snapmaker U1 €899 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 305×305×280 mm 🏆 | 270³ mm |
| Weight | 16 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s 🏆 | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 370 °C 🏆 | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | stainless steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 50 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C 🏆 | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI steel sheet |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh + strain gauge | mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | toolchanger |
| AMS slots | — | 4 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | Yes () |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | — |
| Flow calibration | Yes | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Qidi Studio (OrcaSlicer fork) | Snapmaker Orca |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 1000 W 🏆 | 1150 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech Plus4 wins (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s).
- On price, QIDI Tech Plus4 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: QIDI Tech Plus4 or Snapmaker U1?
- 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.