Creality K1 Max vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1 Max and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1 Max if max colors and work area matters more; choose Q1 Pro if price matters more.
| Parameter |
K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 300 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | True | False |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| 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. | 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
- Price: K1 Max 899 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Q1 Pro wins (+50%)
- Max colors: K1 Max 4 vs Q1 Pro 1 — K1 Max wins (+300%)
- Work area: K1 Max 300×300 mm vs Q1 Pro 245×245 mm — K1 Max wins (+50%)
- Build height Z: K1 Max 300 mm vs Q1 Pro 240 mm — K1 Max wins (+25%)
- Multicolor requires accessory: K1 Max yes, Q1 Pro no
Which one to choose
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