Qidi Max4 vs Qidi Plus5
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 3, 2026
As of Nov 3, 2026, the Qidi Max4 costs $1,049 and the Qidi Plus5 costs $749, so the Qidi Plus5 is $300 cheaper. The Qidi Plus5 scores higher in our ranking (7.8 vs 6.8 out of 10). Pick the Qidi Max4 for makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends. Pick the Qidi Plus5 for large prints in high temperature filaments. The Qidi Max4 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Qidi Max4 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Max4 | Plus5 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,049 | $749 | Plus5 |
| Build volume | 390 x 390 x 340 mm | 320 x 320 x 300 mm | Max4 |
| Top print speed | 800 mm/s | 600 mm/s | Max4 |
| Max nozzle temp | 370°C | 370°C | Tie |
- You care most about build volume (390 x 390 x 340 mm vs 320 x 320 x 300 mm)
- You care most about top print speed (800 mm/s vs 600 mm/s)
- Best for makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends
- You want to spend less (saves $300)
- Best for large prints in high temperature filaments
- Build volume
- 390 x 390 x 340 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 800 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Optional QIDI Box
- Enclosure
- Yes
Big 390 mm enclosed CoreXY with 65 C chamber for engineering filament
Full Qidi Max4 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
| Qidi Max4 | Qidi Plus5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049 | $749 |
| 3 year cost | $1,049 | $749 |
| Our score | 6.8/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #22 | #14 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | n/a |
| Build volume | 390 x 390 x 340 mm (Qidi, AndroidPCtv) | 320 x 320 x 300 mm, about 18% more than the Plus4 (Tom's Hardware) |
| Print speed | Up to 800 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s2 acceleration, 40 mm3/s flow (Qidi); AndroidPCtv printed a PLA Benchy in 18 minutes | 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 | Optional QIDI Box, up to 16 filaments with 4 boxes (Qidi); Nikktech found multi color prints wasted about 9 times the filament used in the models | Supports QIDI Box, up to 4 boxes for 16 colors (QIDI); not tested by Tom's Hardware or GamingTrend |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed with 65 C active chamber heating and G3, H12 HEPA and carbon filter (Qidi) | Yes, with active chamber heating to 65 C and G3, H12 HEPA and carbon filters (QIDI) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, load cell sensor in the hotend (Qidi) | Load cell in the hotend, no separate probe (QIDI) |
| Max nozzle temp | 370 C, 0.4 mm bimetal nozzle (Qidi) | 370 C, bimetal nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 C, double sided PEI plate (Qidi, AndroidPCtv) | Up to 120 C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, carbon and glass fiber blends, PPS-CF (Qidi) | n/a |
| Connectivity | Dual band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive, QIDI Cloud (Qidi) | n/a |
| Camera | Yes, 1080p with AI spaghetti detection (Qidi) | Yes, up to 1080p with AI failure detection (QIDI) |
| Noise | About 56 dB normal, 62 dB with Polar Cooler, 65 dB with the QIDI Box (AndroidPCtv) | n/a |
| Weight | 40 kg (46.5 kg Combo); 558 x 578 x 612 mm (Qidi) | 29 kg net (QIDI) |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper and Moonraker based (GamingTrend) |
| Best for | makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends | large prints in high temperature filaments |
| Skip if | you want a quiet printer or have little space | 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
Qidi Max4
- AndroidPCtv (90%): PLA Benchy in 18 minutes with clean layers. A three filament keychain took about 14 hours versus about 2 hours in one filament. Noise about 56 dB, 62 dB with Polar Cooler and 65 dB with QIDI Box. Source
- Nikktech: Golden Award. Called its prints the smoothest the reviewer had tested. Multi color prints wasted roughly 9 times the filament needed for the models. Software glitches blocked timelapse recording. 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 Qidi Max4 or the Qidi Plus5?
The Qidi Plus5 scores higher in our ranking (7.8 vs 6.8 out of 10). Pick the Qidi Max4 for makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends. Pick the Qidi Plus5 for large prints in high temperature filaments.
Which is cheaper?
The Qidi Plus5 at $749, versus $1,049 for the Qidi Max4, checked Nov 3, 2026.
What is the difference between the Max4 and the Plus5?
Build volume: 390 x 390 x 340 mm (Qidi, AndroidPCtv) on the Max4, 320 x 320 x 300 mm, about 18% more than the Plus4 (Tom's Hardware) on the Plus5. Print speed: Up to 800 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s2 acceleration, 40 mm3/s flow (Qidi); AndroidPCtv printed a… on the Max4, 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: Optional QIDI Box, up to 16 filaments with 4 boxes (Qidi); Nikktech found multi color… on the Max4, 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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