Kingroon KLP1 vs QIDI X-Smart 3
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
The Kingroon KLP1 and QIDI X-Smart 3 are both FDM 3D printers competing in the same price bracket, $299 vs $349. Both are scored across value, beginner-friendliness, quality, speed, and reliability. Here's the full breakdown.
Our Verdict
The QIDI X-Smart 3 takes the crown with 8/10 vs 7.6/10. It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Reliability. That said, the Kingroon KLP1 saves you $50 and wins on Value.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Kingroon KLP1 | QIDI X-Smart 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $349 |
| Type | FDM | FDM |
| Build Volume | 200 x 200 x 200 mm | 175 x 175 x 165 mm |
| Print Speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Weight | 8.5 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Overall Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 |
Pros & Cons
Kingroon KLP1
+Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails and Klipper at $299: this combination normally costs $400+
+Compact enough to fit on a shelf while still being fully enclosed
+Klipper access means you can tune everything from macros to pressure advance
+CoreXY inside an enclosure means ABS and PETG print cleanly
−200mm cube is the real limitation: larger parts need splitting
−Kingroon's community is thin: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it from Klipper docs and Reddit
−Needs calibration time out of the box before it prints well
QIDI X-Smart 3
+Fully enclosed CoreXY in a footprint smaller than most open-frame printers
+35C chamber heating helps layer adhesion on ABS and PETG without a full 60C setup
+QIDI's slicer is better than Creality's for enclosed use cases
+600mm/s speed in a machine this small is impressive
−175mm cube is the real ceiling: anything larger needs to be split and assembled
−QIDI's community is a fraction of Bambu's or Creality's size
−35C chamber heating is modest: the X-Plus 3's 60C chamber is meaningfully better for engineering materials
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the Kingroon KLP1 if you want:
- A great printer for enclosed
- A great printer for compact
- A great printer for diy
- Enclosed
- Linear rails
- CoreXY
Choose the QIDI X-Smart 3 if you want:
- A great printer for compact
- A great printer for enclosed
- A great printer for beginners
- Enclosed CoreXY
- Chamber heating (35C)
- Auto bed leveling
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kingroon KLP1 better than the QIDI X-Smart 3?
By the numbers, the QIDI X-Smart 3 scores higher (8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Kingroon KLP1 may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Kingroon KLP1 or QIDI X-Smart 3?
The QIDI X-Smart 3 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the QIDI X-Smart 3 worth $50 more than the Kingroon KLP1?
The QIDI X-Smart 3 scores higher overall (8/10 vs 7.6/10). The extra $50 gets you fully enclosed corexy in a footprint smaller than most open-frame printers.
What's the main difference between Kingroon KLP1 and QIDI X-Smart 3?
Build volume (200x200x200mm vs 175x175x165mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Kingroon KLP1 is best for enclosed; the QIDI X-Smart 3 targets compact.