Creality Hi Combo vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Hi Combo and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.2×). Hi Combo costs less (~€349) 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 |
Hi Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40.9 × 39.2 × 47.7 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.31 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 1150 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 300 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 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 | false | False |
| Input shaper | true | False |
| Multicolor printing | true | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Runs Creality OS, a Klipper-derived firmware, with input shaper and pressure advance pre-configured. The primary slicer is Creality Print (free), also compatible with Orca Slicer. Remote monitoring via Creality Cloud is available but not required for local use. | 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: Hi Combo 349 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Hi Combo wins (+516%)
- Max print speed: Hi Combo 500 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Hi Combo wins (+233%)
- Enclosed chamber: i-Fast yes, Hi Combo no
- Max colors: Hi Combo 4 vs i-Fast 2 — Hi Combo wins (+100%)
- Multi-extruder: i-Fast yes, Hi Combo no
Which one to choose
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