Creality Ender-5 Max vs Qidi Tech Q2 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Ender-5 Max and Q2 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more; choose Q2 3D Printer if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q2 3D Printer scores 62/100 against 43/100 for Ender-5 Max.

Parameter
Creality Ender-5 Max Ender-5 Max Creality F2 · Intermediate
Qidi Tech Q2 3D Printer Q2 3D Printer Qidi Tech F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2024 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~400–500 € 499 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm
Weight (kg) 18 kg 18.1 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 400 mm 270 × 270 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 400 mm 256 mm
Power (W) 350 W 630 W
Voltage (V) 240 V
Maximum speed 700 mm/s 600 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 ±mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 400 mm 270 mm
Build height Z (mm) 400 mm 256 mm
Kinematics CoreXY CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 370 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 700 mm/s 600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber false True
Filament sensor true True
Auto bed leveling Mesh Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder false False
Native Klipper true True
Input shaper true True
Multicolor printing false True
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 1 16
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. The system is natively supported by QIDI Studio, a slicing software derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, providing a modern interface and advanced features. The open architecture still allows the use of third-party slicing solutions. Network connectivity, via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, facilitates direct remote printing and monitoring, aided by the built-in camera.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Q2 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+119%)
  • Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs Q2 3D Printer 16 — Q2 3D Printer wins (+1500%)
  • Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Q2 3D Printer 256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
  • Enclosed chamber: Q2 3D Printer yes, Ender-5 Max no
  • Multicolor printing: Q2 3D Printer yes, Ender-5 Max no

Which one to choose

Choose Ender-5 Max if…

you value work area, build height z and max print speed.

See the Ender-5 Max sheet →

Choose Q2 3D Printer if…

you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.

See the Q2 3D Printer sheet →

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