OrangeStorm Giga vs X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
OrangeStorm Giga and X-Plus 3 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.9×). X-Plus 3 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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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3500 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 104 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 1000 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1530 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 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 | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 1000 mm | 270 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 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. |
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-Plus 3
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The differences that matter
- Price: OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — X-Plus 3 wins (+294%)
- Work area: OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+716%)
- Build height Z: OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm vs X-Plus 3 270 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+270%)
- Max print speed: OrangeStorm Giga 300 mm/s vs X-Plus 3 600 mm/s — X-Plus 3 wins (+100%)
- Max colors: OrangeStorm Giga 4 vs X-Plus 3 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.
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