XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer vs i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if max print speed matters more; choose i-Fast if price matters more.
| Parameter |
XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 3999 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70 × 90 × 72 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 33.7 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 360 × 360 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 360 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 235 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 400 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 360 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 360 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) | 400 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | True | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | False |
| Max colors | 5 | 2 |
| 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 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
- Max print speed: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+167%)
- Price: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — i-Fast wins (+86%)
- Max colors: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 5 vs i-Fast 2 — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+150%)
- Work area: XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+57%)
- Enclosed chamber: i-Fast yes, XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed, max colors and work area.
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