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Qidi Tech Max4 vs Snapmaker U1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Max4 3D Printer and U1 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F4 vs F2). U1 3D Printer costs less (~€849) and is the entry-level choice; Max4 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Max4
Qidi Tech
F4 · Semi-professional
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U1
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F4 — Semi-professional | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1049 € | 849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 55.8 × 57.8 × 61.2 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 40 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 390 × 390 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 340 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1150 W |
| Maximum speed | 800 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 390 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 340 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) | 800 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | Yes |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 16 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The machine natively runs on Klipper firmware, offering comprehensive control and high computational speed for advanced features like input shaping. The user interface is managed locally via a large 5-inch touchscreen. Remote monitoring is facilitated by the integrated 1080p AI webcam with error detection for extrusion failures. For slicing, the manufacturer provides QIDI Studio, a software derived from PrusaSlicer/Bambu Studio, specifically optimized for high-temperature material profiles. Users can also access the Fluidd web interface for advanced control over the printer parameters and print offline via a USB drive or through the local network. | 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
- Work area: Max4 3D Printer 390×390 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Max4 3D Printer wins (+109%)
- Max colors: Max4 3D Printer 16 vs U1 3D Printer 4 — Max4 3D Printer wins (+300%)
- Max print speed: Max4 3D Printer 800 mm/s vs U1 3D Printer 500 mm/s — Max4 3D Printer wins (+60%)
- Enclosed chamber: Max4 3D Printer yes, U1 3D Printer no
- Price: Max4 3D Printer 1049 € vs U1 3D Printer 849 € — U1 3D Printer wins (+24%)
Which one to choose
Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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