Prusa Research CORE One+ kit vs Qidi Tech X-Max 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY printers: the X-Max 3 prints on 325 × 325 mm and costs about 150 € less, while the CORE One+ reaches 5 colours with an accessory.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1049 € | ~799–999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 30.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 220 mm | 325 × 325 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 270 mm | 315 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | — | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 325 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 270 mm | 315 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 200 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | — |
| Max colors | 5 | 1 |
| 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 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. |
The differences that matter
- Build volume: 250 × 220 × 270 mm versus 325 × 325 × 315 mm → on the CORE One+ a part over 250 mm has to be split.
- Colours: 5 with an accessory versus 1 → multicolor exists only on the CORE One+.
- Temperatures: nozzle 290 °C versus 350 °C → the X-Max 3 has more headroom with materials that need more heat.
- Price: 1049 € versus about 900 € → the X-Max 3 costs about 150 € less.
Which one to choose
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
You print in several colours, up to 5, and want open-source Marlin firmware, PrusaSlicer with tuned profiles and no lock on third-party filaments. The bed is 250 × 220 mm, the nozzle goes to 290 °C and the declared print speed is 200 mm/s.
Choose X-Max 3 if…
You print large parts in a single colour, up to 325 × 325 mm and 315 mm of height, with a nozzle up to 350 °C and a bed up to 120 °C (manufacturer-declared values). The declared speed reaches 600 mm/s, with Klipper firmware; multicolor is not offered.
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