Creality Ender-5 Max vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Ender-5 Max and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more; choose Q1 Pro if enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q1 Pro scores 56/100 against 43/100 for Ender-5 Max.

Parameter
Creality Ender-5 Max Ender-5 Max Creality F2 · Intermediate
Qidi Tech Q1 Pro Q1 Pro Qidi Tech F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~400–500 € 599 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm
Weight (kg) 18 kg 17 kg
Work area (mm) 400 × 400 mm 245 × 245 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 400 mm 240 mm
Power (W) 350 W 650 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 245 mm
Build height Z (mm) 400 mm 240 mm
Kinematics CoreXY CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 350 °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 False
Multicolor requires accessory False
Max colors 1 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. Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs Q1 Pro 245×245 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+167%)
  • Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs Q1 Pro 240 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+67%)
  • Enclosed chamber: Q1 Pro yes, Ender-5 Max no
  • Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+33%)
  • Max nozzle temperature: Ender-5 Max 300 °C vs Q1 Pro 350 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+17%)

Which one to choose

Choose Ender-5 Max if…

you value work area, build height z and price.

See the Ender-5 Max sheet →

Choose Q1 Pro if…

you value enclosed chamber, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.

See the Q1 Pro sheet →

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