Creality Ender-5 Max vs Qidi Tech Max4 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and Max4 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4). Ender-5 Max costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; Max4 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Max4 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 55.8 × 57.8 × 61.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 40 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 390 × 390 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 340 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | 800 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 390 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 340 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 | 800 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | false | True |
| Filament sensor | true | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (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 machine natively runs on Klipper firmware, offering comprehensive control and high computational speed for advanced features like input shaping. The user interface is managed locally via a large 5-inch touchscreen. Remote monitoring is facilitated by the integrated 1080p AI webcam with error detection for extrusion failures. For slicing, the manufacturer provides QIDI Studio, a software derived from PrusaSlicer/Bambu Studio, specifically optimized for high-temperature material profiles. Users can also access the Fluidd web interface for advanced control over the printer parameters and print offline via a USB drive or through the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Max4 3D Printer 1049 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+133%)
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs Max4 3D Printer 16 — Max4 3D Printer wins (+1500%)
- Enclosed chamber: Max4 3D Printer yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Multicolor printing: Max4 3D Printer yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Max nozzle temperature: Ender-5 Max 300 °C vs Max4 3D Printer 370 °C — Max4 3D Printer wins (+23%)
Which one to choose
Choose Max4 3D Printer if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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