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

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

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
Creality Ender-5 Max Ender-5 Max Creality F2 · Intermediate
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 Ender-5 Max if…

you value work area, price and build height z.

See the Ender-5 Max sheet →

Choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if…

you value enclosed chamber, multicolor printing and max nozzle temperature. It is the most capable in its class.

See the Q2 Combo 3D Printer sheet →

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