QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 vs Prusa Research MK4S
The QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 (2023, €699) and the Prusa Research MK4S (2024, €1,099) 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 400 (~36%) 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 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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| QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 €699 | Prusa Research MK4S €1,099 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 280×280×270 mm 🏆 | 250×210×220 mm |
| Weight | 24.3 kg | 7 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s 🏆 | 300 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C 🏆 | 290 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 35 mm³/s 🏆 | 30 mm³/s |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh | load cell auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | MMU3 |
| AMS slots | — | 5 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (720p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | No |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Qidi Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 800 W | 240 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 wins (600 mm/s vs 300 mm/s).
- On price, QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 or Prusa Research MK4S?
- 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.