Creality Ender-5 Max vs Qidi Tech Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Q2 Combo 3D Printer is the most capable in its class. Ender-5 Max and Q2 Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more; choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q2 Combo 3D Printer scores 76/100 against 43/100 for Ender-5 Max.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~600–700 € |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | — |
| 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. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+119%)
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 650 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+44%)
- Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 256 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+56%)
- Enclosed chamber: Q2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Multicolor printing: Q2 Combo 3D Printer yes, Ender-5 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value enclosed chamber, multicolor printing and max nozzle temperature. It is the most capable in its class.
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