Prusa Research CORE One+ kit vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
CORE One+ kit and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose CORE One+ kit if price matters more; choose i-Fast if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1049 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 220 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 270 mm | 320 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | — | 150 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 270 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 200 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 5 | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: CORE One+ kit 1049 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — CORE One+ kit wins (+105%)
- Max colors: CORE One+ kit 5 vs i-Fast 2 — CORE One+ kit wins (+150%)
- Work area: CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+50%)
- Max print speed: CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — CORE One+ kit wins (+33%)
- Multi-extruder: i-Fast yes, CORE One+ kit no
Which one to choose
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
you value price, max colors and max print speed.
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