How the two machines differ on paper: build volume, process, enclosure, nozzle temperature, launch year and the materials each manufacturer names. This is a specification comparison, not a hands-on test.
FFFManufacturer image: QIDI
FFFManufacturer image: CrealityGenerated from the two sourced profiles on 2026-11-02. Fields a source doesn't establish are left out of the comparison rather than guessed.
Published specifications don't settle print quality, reliability or noise. Compare the exact configuration, bundled accessories, regional price and support with each manufacturer, and check that the materials you need are supported on the configuration you'd buy.
| Specification | QIDI Max4 | Creality K2 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | QIDI | Creality |
| Printing process | FFF | FFF |
| Build envelope (X × Y × Z) | 390 × 390 × 340 mm | 350 × 350 × 350 mm |
| Nominal box volume | 51.71 L | 42.88 L |
| Enclosure | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Maximum nozzle temperature | 370 °C | 350 °C |
| Introduction year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Collection | Listing status only | Listing status only |
| Market grouping (editorial) | Desktop | Desktop |
| Materials named by the manufacturer | Not verified | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PPA-CF |
| Machine dimensions (mm) | 558 × 578 × 612 | 495 × 515 × 640 |
| Machine weight (kg) | 40 | 35 |
| Motion System | CoreXY | Not verified |
| Bed Max (°C) | 120 | 120 |
| Toolhead Speed Max (mm/s) | 800 | Not verified |
| Acceleration Max (mm/s²) | 30000 | 30000 |
| Extruder | Direct drive with hardened-steel dual gears | Not verified |
| Air Filter | G3 prefilter, H12 HEPA and activated carbon | Not verified |
| Chamber Heating | Active, up to 65 °C | Not verified |
| Print Speed Max (mm/s) | Not verified | 600 |
| Display | Not verified | 4.3-inch touchscreen |
| Monitoring Camera | Not verified | 1080p at 30 fps |
| Storage | Not verified | 32 GB eMMC |
| Belt Tensioning | Not verified | Automatic |
| Flow Calibration | Not verified | Nozzle camera |
| Connectivity | Not verified | 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive, Creality 485 port |
| Chamber Max (°C) | Not verified | 60 |
CoreXY filament printer with a 390 × 390 × 340 mm build volume.
The comparison specifies independent chamber heating up to 65 °C. Chamber temperature and nozzle temperature are separate limits; material selection still depends on the filament and its processing requirements.
Full sourced profileK2-series printer with a 350 mm cubic build volume and heated chamber.
The family table specifies active chamber heating and nozzle-camera flow calibration. K2 Plus adds servo control on Z and automatic belt tensioning; K2 Pro uses manual belt adjustment.
Full sourced profile