Creality K1C vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1C and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). K1C costs less (~€599) 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 |
K1C
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.4 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 100 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °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 | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. | 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: K1C 599 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — K1C wins (+259%)
- Max print speed: K1C 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — K1C wins (+300%)
- Work area: K1C 220×220 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+70%)
- Max colors: K1C 4 vs i-Fast 2 — K1C wins (+100%)
- Build height Z: K1C 250 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — i-Fast wins (+28%)
Which one to choose
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