QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 vs Flashforge Creator 5
The QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 (2023, €699) and the Flashforge Creator 5 (2026, €779) 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 80 (~10%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Flashforge Creator 5 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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| QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 €699 | Flashforge Creator 5 €779 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 280×280×270 mm 🏆 | 256³ mm |
| Weight | 24.3 kg | 14 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 30,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C 🏆 | 320 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 35 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI flexible steel (textured) |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh | automatic pressure sensing |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | toolchanger |
| AMS slots | — | 4 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Camera | Yes (720p) | Yes () |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | — |
| Flow calibration | Yes | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Qidi Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) | Orca-Flashforge / OrcaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | 55 dB 🏆 |
| Power | 800 W | 700 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- On price, QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 or Flashforge Creator 5?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 with 280×280×270 mm.