QIDI · FDM

QIDI X-Plus 3

The best enclosed printer under $500. Active chamber heating to 60C for engineering materials.

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$499
Overall Score8.4
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PrintPick Scores

Value
9
Beginner
7
Print Quality
9
Speed
9
Reliability
8

Pros

  • +Enclosed with active heating to 60C
  • +Handles ABS/ASA/Nylon/PC
  • +Fast CoreXY
  • +Great value for enclosed

Cons

  • -QIDI software less polished
  • -Smaller community than Bambu/Creality
  • -Proprietary components

Specifications

Build Volume280 x 280 x 270 mm
Layer Resolution0.05mm - 0.35mm
Max Print Speed600 mm/s
Weight17 kg
TypeFDM (Filament)
FeaturesEnclosed, CoreXY, Chamber heating (60C), Auto bed leveling, WiFi, Camera

Our Verdict

If you need an enclosed printer with active heating but can't stretch to $600 for a P1S, the X-Plus 3 is the answer. Incredible value.

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