Plus4 vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Plus4 and Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). Plus4 costs less (~€799) and is the entry-level choice; Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€2999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 799 € | 2999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm | 66.5 × 94.3 × 70.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 27 kg | 52.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 305 × 305 mm | 350 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 280 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 850 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 305 mm | 350 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 280 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 370 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 180 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 | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | — |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 16 | 2 |
| 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 official software is Snapmaker Luban, which integrates the tools needed to manage 3D printing, laser, and CNC operations into a single interface. It supports the direct import of common standard formats (STL, OBJ, SVG, DXF). The machine features Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, allowing for practical job dispatch. As an open system, 3D printing is also compatible with third-party slicers like Cura or PrusaSlicer, while for the laser module, it is possible to generate G-code with dedicated software and then export the file for offline execution. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Plus4 799 € vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 2999 € — Plus4 wins (+275%)
- Max print speed: Plus4 600 mm/s vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 180 mm/s — Plus4 wins (+233%)
- Max colors: Plus4 16 vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 2 — Plus4 wins (+700%)
- Work area: Plus4 305×305 mm vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 350×400 mm — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+50%)
- Build height Z: Plus4 280 mm vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 400 mm — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+43%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and multi-extruder.
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