XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer vs Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer and Plus4 are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). Plus4 costs less (~€799) and is the entry-level choice; XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 3999 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70 × 90 × 72 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 33.7 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 360 × 360 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 360 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 235 W | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 400 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 360 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 360 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 400 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 | True | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max colors | 5 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine is managed through PrusaSlicer, with dedicated profiles for multi-toolhead configuration and automatic calculation of purge towers or wipe-to-infill strategies. The firmware includes Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration compensation at high speeds. Network connectivity allows job submission and remote monitoring via Prusa Connect, though this is not a requirement for using the machine. | 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
- Price: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € vs Plus4 799 € — Plus4 wins (+401%)
- Max colors: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 5 vs Plus4 16 — Plus4 wins (+220%)
- Max print speed: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s vs Plus4 600 mm/s — Plus4 wins (+50%)
- Enclosed chamber: Plus4 yes, XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
- Work area: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm vs Plus4 305×305 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+39%)
Which one to choose
Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and multi-extruder.
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