OrangeStorm Giga vs i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
OrangeStorm Giga is the one with the largest build area in its class. OrangeStorm Giga and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose OrangeStorm Giga if work area and build height z matters more; choose i-Fast if price and enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
OrangeStorm Giga
Elegoo
F3 · Advanced
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3500 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 104 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 1000 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 1530 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 1000 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.6 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 | 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 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. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Largest work area Advanced
The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 6400 cm².
How we assign awards →Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.
The differences that matter
- Work area: OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+676%)
- Build height Z: OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+212%)
- Max print speed: OrangeStorm Giga 300 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+100%)
- Price: OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — i-Fast wins (+47%)
- Enclosed chamber: i-Fast yes, OrangeStorm Giga no
Which one to choose
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area, build height z and max print speed. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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