Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga vs Qidi Tech X-Max 3 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
OrangeStorm Giga and X-Max 3 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.5×). X-Max 3 3D Printer costs less (~€899) 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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X-Max 3 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3500 € | ~799–999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm | 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 104 kg | 30.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 325 × 325 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 1000 mm | 315 mm |
| Power (W) | 1530 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 800 mm | 325 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 1000 mm | 315 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °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 | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 4 | 1 |
| 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 system relies on an architecture based on native Klipper firmware, a configuration that guarantees advanced kinematics management and precise control of accelerations through input shaping algorithms. The local and remote user interface is managed fluidly, allowing full monitoring of print parameters without the need to depend on mandatory external cloud services. For file preparation, the machine supports the main slicing software available on the market, including Qidi Print, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer, offering optimized profiles to enhance production times and the surface quality of components. Connectivity options include wired network and Wi-Fi, facilitating the integration of the device into local networks of laboratories or digital workshops. |
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 →X-Max 3 3D Printer
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The differences that matter
- Price: OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 899 € — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+250%)
- Work area: OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 325×325 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+506%)
- Build height Z: OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 315 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+217%)
- Max print speed: OrangeStorm Giga 300 mm/s vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 600 mm/s — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Max colors: OrangeStorm Giga 4 vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 1 — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+300%)
Which one to choose
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area, build height z and max colors. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
Choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if…
you value price, max print speed and enclosed chamber.
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