Creality K1 Max vs Qidi Tech X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1 Max and X-Plus 3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1 Max if max colors matters more; choose X-Plus 3 if price and max nozzle temperature matters more.
| Parameter |
K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899 € | 799 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 300 mm | 270 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 | — |
| 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. | The X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: K1 Max 4 vs X-Plus 3 1 — K1 Max wins (+300%)
- Price: K1 Max 899 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — X-Plus 3 wins (+13%)
- Max nozzle temperature: K1 Max 300 °C vs X-Plus 3 350 °C — X-Plus 3 wins (+17%)
- Work area: K1 Max 300×300 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — K1 Max wins (+15%)
- Build height Z: K1 Max 300 mm vs X-Plus 3 270 mm — K1 Max wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
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