QIDI X-Smart 3
$349
QIDI · FDM
QIDI X-Smart 3
Compact enclosed CoreXY with light chamber heating. QIDI's machine for small spaces where you still want an enclosure.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +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
Cons
- −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
What Owners Say
“Enclosed CoreXY that fits on a small desk. QIDI nailed the compact premium market.”
— r/3Dprinting
“The X-Smart 3 is the printer I recommend when people ask for a quiet, enclosed machine that's not huge.”
— Edge of Tech (YouTube)
Specs
| Build Volume | 175 x 175 x 165 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Enclosed CoreXY, Chamber heating (35C), Auto bed leveling, WiFi, Camera |
Verdict
The right machine if space is the primary constraint and you want an enclosure. A full desk-sized printer won't fit in a dorm room; this one does. The 175mm volume is the genuine trade-off.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
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