Creality K1 Max vs Qidi Tech Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
These are two enclosed CoreXY machines running Klipper, with an almost identical bed: 300 × 300 mm against 305 × 305 mm. What changes is the nozzle temperature, 300 °C on the K1 Max and 370 °C on the Plus4, which also costs about 100 euro less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899 € | 799 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 300 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 4 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. | The machine relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Nozzle up to 370 °C against 300 °C → only the Plus4 prints materials that need more than 300 °C.
- Price 899 € against 799 € → the Plus4 costs about 100 euro less.
- Weight 18 kg against 27 kg, height 300 mm against 280 mm → the K1 Max is easier to move and gains 20 mm.
Which one to choose
Choose K1 Max if…
you print materials that stay within 300 °C and need 300 mm of height instead of 280. The machine weighs 18 kg against the Plus4's 27, so it moves more easily. You spend about 100 euro more and give up materials that need more than 300 °C (manufacturer-declared values).
Choose Plus4 if…
you print materials that need a nozzle above 300 °C, up to a declared 370 °C, in an enclosed chamber, with QIDI Studio and the Klipper web interface. You accept 27 kg of weight and 20 mm less height, and spend about 100 euro less.
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Filaments for these printers
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