Pro Workhorse
At a glance
QIDI · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 8/10
- Rank
- #28/51
- Build
- 33.3 L
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
Buy at brand store
The store sets the current price. Check it there before you buy.
QIDI X-Max 3
QIDI X-Max 3
- Scores 8 out of 10, #28 of 51 current FDM printers.
- 33.3 L of build space (325×325×315 mm), 1.5× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at print quality: 9/10, against an average of 8.4.
- The catch: 25kg: set it up once and it lives there.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Buy the X-Max 3. 8/10, #28 of 51 FDM printers.
Large prints plus engineering materials plus an enclosure: this combination is genuinely rare under $2,000. The community is small and the software is rough, but the hardware does what it claims.
Why buy the X-Max 3
- #6 of 51Top 6 FDM printers for speed9/10 vs 7.9/10 average
- #9 of 51Top 9 FDM printers for build space33.3 L vs 21.6 L average
- #10 of 51Top 10 FDM printers for print quality9/10 vs 8.4/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
X-Max 3QIDI · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| X-Max 3 | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 33.3 L (wins) | Build volume | 21.6 L |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 476 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 25.0 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| X-Max 3 | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8.5 (wins) |
| 6 | Beginner | 7.4 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Print quality | 8.4 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 7.9 |
| 8 | Reliability | 8.1 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 8.1 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 325 × 325 × 315 mmX-Max 3
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM
What owners say
325mm enclosed with chamber heating, nothing else touches this at [this price].
r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +325mm enclosed with 60C active heating is a combination you almost can't find under $1,500
- +Independent Z motors keep the bed trammed even on 24-hour prints
- +Handles PA-CF and PC natively without a fight
- +600mm/s in a large-format heated chamber is rare at any price
Cons
- −25kg: set it up once and it lives there
- −A smaller community than Bambu means you're mostly on your own troubleshooting
- −QIDI's slicer profiles are thin for specialty materials
Full specs
| Build volume | 325 × 325 × 315 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 25 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
Features
- Enclosed
- Large CoreXY
- Chamber heating (60C)
- Auto bed leveling
- WiFi
- Camera
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the QIDI X-Max 3?
The QIDI X-Max 3 has a build volume of 325 x 325 x 315 mm.
Is the QIDI X-Max 3 good for beginners?
The QIDI X-Max 3 scores 6/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's suitable for beginners with some patience.
What are the pros and cons of the QIDI X-Max 3?
Pros: 325mm enclosed with 60C active heating is a combination you almost can't find under $1,500. Independent Z motors keep the bed trammed even on 24-hour prints. Handles PA-CF and PC natively without a fight. 600mm/s in a large-format heated chamber is rare at any price. Cons: 25kg: set it up once and it lives there. A smaller community than Bambu means you're mostly on your own troubleshooting. QIDI's slicer profiles are thin for specialty materials.
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