Creality K1 Max vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1 Max and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1 Max if price and max print speed matters more; choose i-Fast if multi-extruder and multicolor printing matters more.
| Parameter |
K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 300 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | True | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 2 |
| 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 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: K1 Max 899 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — K1 Max wins (+139%)
- Max print speed: K1 Max 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — K1 Max wins (+300%)
- Max colors: K1 Max 4 vs i-Fast 2 — K1 Max wins (+100%)
- Multi-extruder: i-Fast yes, K1 Max no
- Native Klipper: K1 Max yes, i-Fast no
Which one to choose
Choose i-Fast if…
you value multi-extruder, multicolor printing and build height z.
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