Creality K2 Pro vs Qidi Plus5
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality K2 Pro costs $799 and the Qidi Plus5 costs $749, so the Qidi Plus5 is $50 cheaper. The Qidi Plus5 has a published review score and ranks #14 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget. Pick the Qidi Plus5 for large prints in high temperature filaments. The Qidi Plus5 wins 4 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Qidi Plus5 wins 4 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| K2 Pro | Plus5 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $799 | $749 | Plus5 |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm | 320 x 320 x 300 mm | Plus5 |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | Tie |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 370°C | Plus5 |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 | Plus5 |
- Best for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget
- You want to spend less (saves $50)
- You care most about build volume (320 x 320 x 300 mm vs 300 x 300 x 300 mm)
- You care most about max nozzle temp (370°C vs 300°C)
- Best for large prints in high temperature filaments
- Build volume
- 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
300 mm heated chamber printer with optional 4 color CFS
Full Creality K2 Pro review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 320 x 320 x 300 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Supports QIDI Box
- Enclosure
- Yes
Large heated chamber printer for engineering filaments
Full Qidi Plus5 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Creality K2 Pro | Qidi Plus5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $749 |
| 3 year cost | $799 | $749 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.8/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #47 | #14 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 12 months (Creality store badge; exact terms not stated) | n/a |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) | 320 x 320 x 300 mm, about 18% more than the Plus4 (Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 (QIDI); Tom's Hardware averaged about 50 to 180 mm/s, Benchy in 32 min |
| Multi color | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); single nozzle, so color changes purge filament | Supports QIDI Box, up to 4 boxes for 16 colors (QIDI); not tested by Tom's Hardware or GamingTrend |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 60 C (Creality); All3DP printed ASA at 60 C with no noticeable warping | Yes, with active chamber heating to 65 C and G3, H12 HEPA and carbon filters (QIDI) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto leveling plus AI camera calibration (Creality) | Load cell in the hotend, no separate probe (QIDI) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Creality) | 370 C, bimetal nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Creality) | Up to 120 C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA CF, PA CF, PPA CF (Creality) | n/a |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive; Creality Cloud app (Creality) | n/a |
| Camera | Yes, two AI cameras, one for monitoring and one for calibration (Creality). All3DP notes the nozzle camera has no live view | Yes, up to 1080p with AI failure detection (QIDI) |
| Noise | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB but still found the fans noisy | n/a |
| Assembly | Ready to print after unpacking and installing the touchscreen (Creality); The Gadgeteer needed a helper to unbox it | n/a |
| Weight | 23.7 kg net (Creality) | 29 kg net (QIDI) |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper and Moonraker based (GamingTrend) |
| Best for | big enclosed prints on a mid range budget | large prints in high temperature filaments |
| Skip if | you want the quietest, most polished printer | you need reliable multi color now |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Creality K2 Pro
- All3DP: Called it difficult to find fault with. ASA printed at a 60 C chamber with no noticeable warping, PLA and PETG printed with the door closed and the CFS handled hundreds of color changes. Downsides were layer inconsistency, weaker rear left overhangs, purge waste and long pre print calibration when enabled. Source
- The Gadgeteer: Measured about 46 dB but still called the fans noisy. A chainmail print finished with some artifacts where the K2 failed, a full bed helmet printed well and CFS multi color prints had clean lines. Setup needed a helper. Source
Qidi Plus5
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Benchy in 32 min; PCTG vase 3 h 11 min. Printed PPS-CF at a 350 C nozzle with no warping, which the Plus4 struggled with. Rear filament loading is awkward. Source
- GamingTrend (100/100): Over 100 hours of printing on a maker supplied unit with no failed prints, clogs or jams apart from one user error. Did not test the QIDI Box. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality K2 Pro or the Qidi Plus5?
The Qidi Plus5 has a published review score and ranks #14 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget. Pick the Qidi Plus5 for large prints in high temperature filaments.
Which is cheaper?
The Qidi Plus5 at $749, versus $799 for the Creality K2 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the K2 Pro and the Plus5?
Build volume: 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) on the K2 Pro, 320 x 320 x 300 mm, about 18% more than the Plus4 (Tom's Hardware) on the Plus5. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) on the K2 Pro, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 (QIDI); Tom's Hardware averaged about 50 to 180 mm/s… on the Plus5. Multi color: Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2 Pro, Supports QIDI Box, up to 4 boxes for 16 colors (QIDI); not tested by Tom's Hardware or… on the Plus5.
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