i-Fast vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
i-Fast and Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose i-Fast if price matters more; choose Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F3 · Advanced
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2500 € | 2999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 71 × 51 × 67 cm | 66.5 × 94.3 × 70.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 33 kg | 52.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 250 mm | 350 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 320 mm | 400 mm |
| Maximum speed | 150 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 350 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 320 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 150 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | False | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | — |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | — |
| Max colors | 2 | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 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
- Work area: i-Fast 330×250 mm vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 350×400 mm — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+70%)
- Price: i-Fast 2150 € vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 2999 € — i-Fast wins (+39%)
- Build height Z: i-Fast 320 mm vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 400 mm — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+25%)
- Max print speed: i-Fast 150 mm/s vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 180 mm/s — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+20%)
- Max bed temperature: i-Fast 100 °C vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 110 °C — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and max print speed.
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