Prusa Research CORE One+ vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
CORE One+ and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose CORE One+ if price and max colors matters more; choose i-Fast if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
CORE One+
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1049–1349 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.5 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 220 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 270 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 240 W | — |
| 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) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (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 | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. | 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+ 1199 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — CORE One+ wins (+79%)
- Max colors: CORE One+ 5 vs i-Fast 2 — CORE One+ wins (+150%)
- Work area: CORE One+ 250×220 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+50%)
- Multi-extruder: i-Fast yes, CORE One+ no
- Input shaper: CORE One+ yes, i-Fast no
Which one to choose
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