MK4S 3D Printer kit vs Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Plus4 leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while MK4S 3D Printer kit shows no advantage of its own. Choose Plus4, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance. On the category's overall technical index, Plus4 scores 63/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 819 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 55 × 40 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 210 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 240 W | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 220 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 5 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. | The machine relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm vs Plus4 305×305 mm — Plus4 wins (+77%)
- Max colors: MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 vs Plus4 16 — Plus4 wins (+220%)
- Enclosed chamber: Plus4 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Max nozzle temperature: MK4S 3D Printer kit 290 °C vs Plus4 370 °C — Plus4 wins (+28%)
- Build height Z: MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm vs Plus4 280 mm — Plus4 wins (+27%)
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Plus4 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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