Plus4 vs X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Plus4 leads on the measurable specs (starting with max colors), while X-Plus 3 shows no advantage of its own. Choose Plus4, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
|
X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 799 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 27 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 305 × 305 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 280 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 850 W | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 305 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 280 mm | 270 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 | — |
| 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. | 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: Plus4 16 vs X-Plus 3 1 — Plus4 wins (+1500%)
- Multicolor printing: Plus4 yes, X-Plus 3 no
- Work area: Plus4 305×305 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — Plus4 wins (+19%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Plus4 370 °C vs X-Plus 3 350 °C — Plus4 wins (+6%)
Which one to choose
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Plus4 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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