MK4S 3D Printer kit vs X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
MK4S 3D Printer kit and X-Plus 3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more; choose X-Plus 3 if enclosed chamber and work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, X-Plus 3 scores 55/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 819 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 55 × 40 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 210 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 240 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 220 mm | 270 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 | — |
| 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. | The X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 vs X-Plus 3 1 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Enclosed chamber: X-Plus 3 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Work area: MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+49%)
- Native Klipper: X-Plus 3 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, X-Plus 3 no
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors and multicolor printing.
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
you value enclosed chamber, work area and native klipper.
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