Qidi Tech X-Plus 3 vs Snapmaker J1s IDEX 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X-Plus 3 and J1s IDEX 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose X-Plus 3 if price and max print speed matters more; choose J1s IDEX 3D Printer if max colors matters more.
| Parameter |
X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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J1s IDEX 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 799 € | ~1100–1400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm | 53.9 × 40.1 × 46.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 24.3 kg | 27.8 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 280 × 280 mm | 300 × 200 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 270 mm | 200 mm |
| Power (W) | 800 W | 400 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 350 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 280 mm | 200 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 270 mm | 200 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | IDEX |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 350 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 | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 2 |
| 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. | It comes with the proprietary Snapmaker Luban software, a free, unified application available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Luban is tailored to fully utilize the independent dual extruders (IDEX), integrating ready-to-use profiles for various print modes (Copy, Mirror, Backup). Compatibility with major third-party slicers, such as Cura or PrusaSlicer, is also ensured via standard G-code export. Direct machine control is facilitated by the integrated Android-based touchscreen display and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote management. |
The differences that matter
- Price: X-Plus 3 799 € vs J1s IDEX 3D Printer 1250 € — X-Plus 3 wins (+56%)
- Max print speed: X-Plus 3 600 mm/s vs J1s IDEX 3D Printer 350 mm/s — X-Plus 3 wins (+71%)
- Max colors: X-Plus 3 1 vs J1s IDEX 3D Printer 2 — J1s IDEX 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Build height Z: X-Plus 3 270 mm vs J1s IDEX 3D Printer 200 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+35%)
- Work area: X-Plus 3 280×280 mm vs J1s IDEX 3D Printer 300×200 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+31%)
Which one to choose
Choose J1s IDEX 3D Printer if…
you value max colors, multi-extruder and multicolor printing.
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