Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | QIDI Q2C$379.0091% complete | QIDI Max4$1,099.0085% complete | Plus 4$649.0085% complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 270 × 270 × 256 mm | 390 × 390 × 340 mm | 305 × 305 × 280 mm |
| Build volume shape | — | rectangular | — |
| Max height with AMS | — | — | 505 mm |
| Machine footprint | 402 × 438 × 494 mm | 558 × 578 × 612 mm | 505 × 487 × 550 mm |
| Machine weight | 16.9 kg | 40 kg | 27 kg |
| Frame material | Metal Frame with Full Enclosure | Aluminum | Metal Frame with Plastic Panels, Glass Door & Top |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | CoreXY | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 800 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max travel speed | 1000 mm/s | — | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration (XY) | 20000 mm/s² | 30000 mm/s² | 20000 mm/s² |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Linear rails | X (High-Hardness Linear Guide Rail) | X | None (10mm Linear Rods on XYZ) |
| Pressure advance | Yes | No | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Extruder type | Direct Drive with Hardened Steel Gears | Direct Drive | Direct Drive with Hardened Steel Gears |
| Drive type | Direct | Direct Drive Dual-Gear | Direct Drive |
| Max nozzle temperature | 370 °C | 370 °C | 370 °C |
| Hotend | QIDI Bimetal Hardened Steel Nozzle with Loadcell Sensor | QIDI Bimetal Hotend with Ceramic Heating | QIDI Bimetal Nozzle with Ceramic Heat Break |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes | | **Nozzle** Bimetal Nozzle | **Nozzle Diameter** 0.4mm （0.2/0.6/0.8mm Optional） | | | **Nozzle** Bimetal Nozzle | **Nozzle Diameter** 0.4mm （0.2/0.6/0.8mm Optional） | | Bimetal |
| Nozzle material | Bimetal Hardened Steel (0.4mm default; 0.2/0.6/0.8mm optional) | — | Bimetal (0.4mm default, 0.2/0.6/0.8mm optional) |
| Max flow rate | — | 32 mm³/s | — |
| Quick-release hotend | No | No | — |
| Abrasive filament support | — | — | No |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | — | 390–390 mm | 305 mm |
| Bed type | Aluminum Substrate Heating Bed with Dual-Sided Textured PEI Spring Steel Plate | Aluminum Plate Silicone Heated Bed | Dual-Sided Textured PEI on 6mm Aluminum Substrate |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 120 °C | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed heater power | — | 700 W | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | Hands-Free Automatic Leveling (Loadcell Sensor) | Loadcell Sensor Integrated into Hotend (Hands-free Auto-leveling) | Hands-free Automatic Leveling |
| Supported plates | — | — | Yes |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosure type | — | Fully Enclosed with Active Heating | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes | Yes |
| Max chamber temperature | — | 65 °C | 65 °C |
| Air filter | Optional 3-in-1 (G3 Pre-Filter + H12 HEPA + Activated Carbon) | 3-in-1 (G3 Pre-Filter + H12 HEPA + Coconut Shell Activated Carbon) | Yes |
| Internal lighting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC, PVA, Carbon Fiber Infused, Glass Fiber Infused | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC, PPS-CF, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers, Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC, Carbon/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers, PPS |
| Multi-material support | No | No | Yes |
| Compatible MM systems | — | — | QIDI Box |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB | No | Yes | — |
| SD card | No | No | No |
| Onboard storage | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Cloud platforms | — | QIDI Studio, Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer | Yes |
| Remote monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | 4.3-inch Touch Screen (480x272) | Capacitive Touch Screen (800×480) | 5-inch 800x480 Color Touchscreen |
| Screen size | 4.3" | 5" | 5" |
| Camera | Optional (Timelapse Supported) | — | Low Framerate HD Camera |
| Camera resolution | — | — | 1920x1080 |
| Timelapse | Yes | — | Yes |
| AI failure detection | No | Yes | — |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | 50–400 µm | — | 50–400 µm |
| Default layer height | 200 µm | — | 200 µm |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | 350 W | 1350 W | 850 W |
| Input voltage | 110V/220-240V AC, 50/60Hz | 110V / 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz | 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Noise (printing) | 50 dB | — | — |
| Practical & community | |||
| Release date | 2024-05-01 | 2024-09-01 | — |
| Firmware | Klipper | Klipper | — |
| Open-source firmware | — | — | Yes |