Qidi Max4 vs. Qidi Plus5
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Qidi Plus5 is cheaper (€400 to €800) than the Qidi Max4 (€800 to €1,500).
- The Qidi Max4 has the larger build volume (390 × 390 × 340 mm).
- According to the manufacturer, the Qidi Max4 is faster (up to 800 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
| Qidi Max4 | Qidi Plus5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €800 to €1,500 | €400 to €800 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €1,099 (was €1,149), incl. 1 Polar Cooler (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €749 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C |
| Build volume | 390 × 390 × 340 mm (51.7 l) | 320 × 320 × 300 mm (30.7 l) |
| Dimensions | 558 × 578 × 612 mm | 500 × 488 × 558 mm |
| Weight | 40 kg | 29 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 800 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 30,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 370 °C | 370 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with hardened dual gears, bimetal nozzle | Direct drive with hardened steel gears, bimetal nozzle, filament sensor and tangle detection |
| Calibration | automatic via load cell in the hotend, no probe offset | automatic via load cell in the hotend (nozzle contact) |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with Qidi Box (accessory, available as Combo) | optional with QIDI Box (up to 16 colours with four units) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PC, CF/GF-reinforced filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, CF/GF filaments |
| Camera | yes, 1080p with AI error detection and timelapse | yes, up to 1080p with AI detection |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz, LAN, USB stick | Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Ethernet, USB |
| Display | 5-inch touchscreen (800 × 480) | 4" touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Qidi Max4
Large parts from engineering and fibre-reinforced materials.
- Large enclosed build volume of 390 × 390 × 340 mm
- Active chamber heating up to 65 °C and hotend up to 370 °C
Qidi Plus5
Users who print engineering filaments such as PA, PC or fibre-reinforced materials.
- Actively heated chamber up to 65 °C
- Hotend up to 370 °C
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