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Qidi Tech Plus4vsQidi Tech Plus5

Same ecosystem (qidi): Both printers share the same software, slicer, and filament ecosystem. This is a tier step-up comparison — consider whether the extra features justify the price difference.
Qidi Tech Plus4
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Qidi Tech Plus5.

Best for: Makers and small businesses who need a large enclosed build volume for engineering materials at a prosumer price — particularly those printing PA-CF, ABS, and PC at scale. Look for clearance deals — the Plus5 is the current model.

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Qidi Tech Plus5
Buy/Wait:Buy

Just released — full support runway ahead

Best for: Makers and small businesses who need a large enclosed build volume for engineering materials at a prosumer price — particularly those printing PA-CF, ABS, and PC at scale.

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Qidi Tech Plus4Qidi Tech Plus5
Pricing
Starting Price★ $699$749
Print Specs
TierProsumerProsumer
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume305 × 305 × 280 mm★ 320 × 320 × 300 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots✅ 4 slots
Enclosure✅✅
Auto Calibration✅✅
Open Source❌❌
Upgrade Kit——
Buy Timing
ReleasedSep 20, 2024Aug 5, 2026
Cycle length~408 days~684 days
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceCaution
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Quick Winner

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Budget pick
Qidi Tech Plus4
$699 starting
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Large prints
Qidi Tech Plus5
320×320×300 mm
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Fastest prints
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Open ecosystem
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Materials

Qidi Tech Plus4 only
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Both
PLAEasy to print, no enclosure needed — everyday parts
PETGTougher, slightly flexible, moisture-resistant
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure
ASAUV-stable ABS alternative — outdoor parts, needs enclosure
TPUFlexible rubber-like — phone cases, gaskets, wheels
PANylon — strong and wear-resistant, needs dry storage
PA-CFCarbon-fibre nylon — very stiff, abrasive to standard nozzles
PCPolycarbonate — extremely tough, challenging to print
PPS-CFExtreme temperature and chemical resistance
Qidi Tech Plus5 only
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Why buy each?

Qidi Tech Plus4

305×305×280 mm build volume

One of the largest build volumes in the prosumer enclosed category — 40% more printable area than the Bambu X1C at a lower price point.

Active 65°C chamber heating

The second-generation active heating delivers consistent chamber temperatures for PA, PA-CF, ABS, ASA, and PC with minimal warping across the full build plate.

370°C bimetal hotend

Handles high-performance engineering composites including PA-CF, PET-CF, and PPS-CF without requiring a separate hotend upgrade.

Qidi Tech Plus5

320×320×300 mm build volume

An 18% larger build volume than the Plus4's 305×305×280 mm, in the same enclosed prosumer class.

Active 65°C chamber heating

A 550 W third-generation chamber heater holds 65°C for PA, PA-CF, ABS, ASA, and PC with minimal warping across the build plate.

370°C bimetal hotend

Handles high-performance engineering composites including carbon- and glass-fiber reinforced filaments and PPS-CF without a separate hotend upgrade.