Qidi Tech Plus4 vs Snapmaker U1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Plus4 and U1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Plus4 if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more; choose U1 3D Printer if multi-extruder and multicolor requires accessory matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Plus4 scores 63/100 against 49/100 for U1 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 799 € | 849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 27 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 305 × 305 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 280 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 850 W | 1150 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 305 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 280 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 370 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 16 | 4 |
| 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 primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: Plus4 16 vs U1 3D Printer 4 — Plus4 wins (+300%)
- Enclosed chamber: Plus4 yes, U1 3D Printer no
- Work area: Plus4 305×305 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Plus4 wins (+28%)
- Multi-extruder: U1 3D Printer yes, Plus4 no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Plus4 yes, U1 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
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