Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga vs Qidi Tech Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
OrangeStorm Giga and Plus4 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.9×). Plus4 costs less (~€799) and is the entry-level choice; OrangeStorm Giga offers more capability at a higher price (~€3150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
OrangeStorm Giga
Elegoo
F3 · Advanced
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3500 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 104 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 1000 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 1530 W | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 1000 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.6 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 4 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The system is powered by Klipper-based firmware, processed by a 64-bit quad-core SoC, enabling speeds up to 300 mm/s. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi ports for the remote management of massive G-code files. The user interface is accessible via a generous 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, which is detachable from the chassis for comfortable positioning. The machine is best managed using the Elegoo Cura slicer but supports standard STL and OBJ formats, allowing broad workflow flexibility without any dependence on cloud platforms. | The machine relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
MakerSpecs Awards
OrangeStorm Giga
Largest work area Advanced
The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 6400 cm².
How we assign awards →Plus4
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The differences that matter
- Price: OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € vs Plus4 799 € — Plus4 wins (+294%)
- Work area: OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm vs Plus4 305×305 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+588%)
- Build height Z: OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm vs Plus4 280 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+257%)
- Max print speed: OrangeStorm Giga 300 mm/s vs Plus4 600 mm/s — Plus4 wins (+100%)
- Max colors: OrangeStorm Giga 4 vs Plus4 16 — Plus4 wins (+300%)
Which one to choose
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area and build height z. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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