Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 Plus and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.5×). Ender-3 V3 Plus costs less (~€479) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 Plus
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 479 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 44.5 × 57.7 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 11.5 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 330 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 410 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 330 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Creality OS (Klipper-based) and supports Creality Print, integrating smoothly with major third-party slicers like Cura and PrusaSlicer. | The machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 Plus 479 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+349%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 Plus 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Ender-3 V3 Plus wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: i-Fast yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
- Multi-extruder: i-Fast yes, Ender-3 V3 Plus no
- Native Klipper: Ender-3 V3 Plus yes, i-Fast no
Which one to choose
Choose Ender-3 V3 Plus if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper.
Choose i-Fast if…
you value enclosed chamber, multi-extruder and multicolor printing.
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