MK4S 3D Printer kit vs Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
MK4S 3D Printer kit and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more; choose Q1 Pro if price and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q1 Pro scores 56/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 819 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 55 × 40 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 210 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 240 W | 650 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 220 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 350 °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 | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 5 | 1 |
| 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. | Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 vs Q1 Pro 1 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Price: MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Q1 Pro wins (+37%)
- Enclosed chamber: Q1 Pro yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Native Klipper: Q1 Pro yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Q1 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors and multicolor printing.
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