Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Qidi Tech Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Q2 Combo 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.7×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Q2 Combo 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€650). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | ~600–700 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 630 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. | Natively compatible with QIDI Studio, a slicing software based on PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, which ensures an efficient workflow for multi-color management. It also supports other third-party slicers, providing users with excellent flexibility. Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity facilitate remote job submission and monitoring. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 650 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+271%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 600 mm/s — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+140%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+51%)
- Enclosed chamber: Q2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Max nozzle temperature: Ender-3 V3 SE 260 °C vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 370 °C — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+42%)
Which one to choose
Choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed, work area and enclosed chamber. It is the most capable in its class.
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