Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Qidi Tech Max4 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and Max4 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~6×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; Max4 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Max4 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F4 · Semi-professional
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | 1049 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 55.8 × 57.8 × 61.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 40 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 390 × 390 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 340 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 800 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 390 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 340 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 | 800 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | False | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 16 |
| 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. | The machine natively runs on Klipper firmware, offering comprehensive control and high computational speed for advanced features like input shaping. The user interface is managed locally via a large 5-inch touchscreen. Remote monitoring is facilitated by the integrated 1080p AI webcam with error detection for extrusion failures. For slicing, the manufacturer provides QIDI Studio, a software derived from PrusaSlicer/Bambu Studio, specifically optimized for high-temperature material profiles. Users can also access the Fluidd web interface for advanced control over the printer parameters and print offline via a USB drive or through the local network. |
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 Max4 3D Printer 1049 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+499%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs Max4 3D Printer 390×390 mm — Max4 3D Printer wins (+214%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs Max4 3D Printer 800 mm/s — Max4 3D Printer wins (+220%)
- Max colors: Ender-3 V3 SE 1 vs Max4 3D Printer 16 — Max4 3D Printer wins (+1500%)
- Enclosed chamber: Max4 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Max4 3D Printer if…
you value work area, max print speed and max colors.
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