Creality Ender-3 V3 SE vs Qidi Tech X-Max 3 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-3 V3 SE and X-Max 3 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.1×). Ender-3 V3 SE costs less (~€175) and is the entry-level choice; X-Max 3 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Max 3 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~150–200 € | ~799–999 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm | 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.34 kg | 30.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 325 × 325 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 315 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 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 | 325 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 315 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 350 °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 | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 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. | The system relies on an architecture based on native Klipper firmware, a configuration that guarantees advanced kinematics management and precise control of accelerations through input shaping algorithms. The local and remote user interface is managed fluidly, allowing full monitoring of print parameters without the need to depend on mandatory external cloud services. For file preparation, the machine supports the main slicing software available on the market, including Qidi Print, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer, offering optimized profiles to enhance production times and the surface quality of components. Connectivity options include wired network and Wi-Fi, facilitating the integration of the device into local networks of laboratories or digital workshops. |
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 X-Max 3 3D Printer 899 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+414%)
- Max print speed: Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 600 mm/s — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+140%)
- Work area: Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 325×325 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+118%)
- Enclosed chamber: X-Max 3 3D Printer yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
- Max nozzle temperature: Ender-3 V3 SE 260 °C vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 350 °C — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+35%)
Which one to choose
Choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed, work area and enclosed chamber.
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