Creality K1C vs Qidi Tech X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1C and X-Plus 3 sit close on price but not on use case: the first offers multicolor via accessory in a compact footprint, the second raises temperatures and build volume for more demanding materials. The €200 gap is justified by what you need to print, not by one machine being objectively better.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.4 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 100 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °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 | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | — |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| 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 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
- Multicolor: up to 4 colors with an accessory on the K1C, single color on the X-Plus 3.
- Work area: 280×280 mm on the X-Plus 3 vs 220×220 mm on the K1C.
- Price: €599 for the K1C vs €799 for the X-Plus 3.
- Nozzle temperature: 350°C on the X-Plus 3 vs 300°C on the K1C — matters for technical filaments.
- Bed temperature: 120°C on the X-Plus 3 vs 100°C on the K1C.
Which one to choose
Choose K1C if…
Pick the K1C if multicolor matters without spending more: up to 4 colors with a dedicated accessory, at €599 against the X-Plus 3's €799, in a more compact footprint (220×220 mm).
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
Pick the X-Plus 3 for technical materials or bigger parts: the nozzle reaches 350°C and the bed 120°C, temperatures that matter for filaments like PC or nylon that the K1C, capped at 300°C and 100°C, doesn't guarantee the same way. Build volume (280×280×270 mm) is also larger.
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Filaments for these printers
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