Qidi Tech X-Plus 3 vs Qidi Tech X-Smart 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Same family, same enclosed CoreXY layout with Klipper: what decides the choice is room. The X-Plus 3 prints on 280 × 280 mm, the X-Smart 3 on 175 × 180 mm, and costs about 400 € less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 799 € | ~350–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm | 37 × 36.2 × 39.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 24.3 kg | 10.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 280 × 280 mm | 175 × 180 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 270 mm | 170 mm |
| Power (W) | 800 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 280 mm | 175 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 270 mm | 170 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | No |
| Max colors | 1 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. | The QIDI X-Smart 3 is primarily managed via QIDI Slicer, a proprietary software based on the latest versions of PrusaSlicer, optimized to fully leverage the machine's high speeds and CoreXY structure. The interface offers both a beginner mode and an advanced mode for granular control of parameters. The printer comes with pre-installed Klipper firmware, allowing advanced users direct access to the Fluidd web interface for real-time monitoring, calibration, and macro customization. Nevertheless, compatibility is guaranteed with the most popular third-party slicing software, including Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, and standard PrusaSlicer, ensuring a flexible and adaptable workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Price: 799 € against about 400 € → the X-Smart 3 costs about 400 € less.
- Build volume: 280 × 280 × 270 mm against 175 × 180 × 170 mm → a part 200 mm tall only fits in the X-Plus 3.
- Nozzle: up to 350 °C against 300 °C → materials above 300 °C only print on the X-Plus 3.
- Size: 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm and 24.3 kg against 37 × 36.2 × 39.7 cm and 10.5 kg → the X-Smart 3 is easier to move and to place.
Which one to choose
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
you print parts that will not fit on the X-Smart 3, up to 280 × 280 mm of bed and 270 mm of height, with a nozzle up to 350 °C (figures declared by the manufacturer). It costs 799 €, weighs 24.3 kg and needs 51.1 × 52.7 cm of bench.
Choose X-Smart 3 if…
you print small objects that fit in 175 × 180 mm and 170 mm of height, and you want an enclosed chamber and Klipper for about 400 €. You give up tall parts and any filament that needs more than 300 °C at the nozzle.
Where to buy
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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