Qidi Tech Plus4 vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Plus4 and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Plus4 if max colors and work area matters more; choose Q1 Pro if price matters more.

Parameter
Qidi Tech Plus4 Plus4 Qidi Tech F2 · Intermediate
Qidi Tech Q1 Pro Q1 Pro Qidi Tech F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) 799 € 599 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm
Weight (kg) 27 kg 17 kg
Work area (mm) 305 × 305 mm 245 × 245 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 280 mm 240 mm
Power (W) 850 W 650 W
Voltage (V) 240 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 305 mm 245 mm
Build height Z (mm) 280 mm 240 mm
Kinematics CoreXY CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 370 °C 350 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber True 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 True True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True False
Multicolor requires accessory True False
Max colors 16 1
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes 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. 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: Plus4 16 vs Q1 Pro 1 — Plus4 wins (+1500%)
  • Work area: Plus4 305×305 mm vs Q1 Pro 245×245 mm — Plus4 wins (+55%)
  • Price: Plus4 799 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Q1 Pro wins (+33%)
  • Multicolor printing: Plus4 yes, Q1 Pro no
  • Multicolor requires accessory: Plus4 yes, Q1 Pro no

Which one to choose

Choose Plus4 if…

you value max colors, work area and multicolor printing.

See the Plus4 sheet →

Choose Q1 Pro if…

you value price.

See the Q1 Pro sheet →

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