Creality Ender-5 Max vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.8×). Ender-5 Max costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 700 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | false | True |
| Filament sensor | true | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | false | True |
| Native Klipper | true | False |
| Input shaper | true | False |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 2 |
| 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 machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+378%)
- Max print speed: Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+367%)
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+94%)
- Enclosed chamber: i-Fast yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs i-Fast 2 — i-Fast wins (+100%)
Which one to choose
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