Qidi Tech X-CF Pro vs Snapmaker Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X-CF Pro and Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose X-CF Pro if price matters more; choose Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer if max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
X-CF Pro
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1700–1900 € | 2999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 61 × 51.5 × 67.8 cm | 66.5 × 94.3 × 70.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 32.5 kg | 52.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 250 mm | 350 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 60 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.05 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 350 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 300 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 60 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 | False | False |
| Input shaper | False | False |
| Multicolor printing | False | — |
| Max colors | 1 | 2 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer is officially supported by QidiPrint, the manufacturer's proprietary slicing software, which includes pre-configured profiles optimized for carbon fiber and nylon printing. The system is also fully compatible with popular third-party slicers, including Ultimaker Cura and Simplify3D, giving users the flexibility to adapt their workflow. Basic connectivity includes Wi-Fi, a wired LAN network, and a USB port for manual file transfer. Although the native Marlin-based firmware lacks advanced network management features like Klipper, the machine can be successfully interfaced with external server systems such as OctoPrint via cable. | 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
- Max print speed: X-CF Pro 60 mm/s vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 180 mm/s — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+200%)
- Price: X-CF Pro 1800 € vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 2999 € — X-CF Pro wins (+67%)
- Work area: X-CF Pro 300×250 mm vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 350×400 mm — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+87%)
- Max colors: X-CF Pro 1 vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 2 — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Build height Z: X-CF Pro 300 mm vs Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer 400 mm — Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose X-CF Pro if…
you value price, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
Choose Artisan 3-in-1 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed, work area and max colors.
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