Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Flashforge vs Qidi Tech
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Flashforge |  Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249 | €313.95 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 256 | 390Higher |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600 | 800Higher |
| Markets | US, CA, GB, FR, DE, IT, ES, CZ, BE, NL, PL, LV, SE, IE, GR, FI, DK, PT, AU, MX, BR, AR | AU, CA, GB, JP, US |
Same on both: Multi-colour printing (Yes), Warranty (1 year), Enclosed models (Yes).
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Key differences
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at Qidi Tech: 390 vs 256.
- Top print speed (mm/s) is higher at Qidi Tech: 800 vs 600.
- Support channels: only Qidi Tech offers Phone.
- Founded is lower at Flashforge: 2011 vs 2014.
- Flashforge is available in 17 more countries.
- Products: only Flashforge offers Resin printer.
- Markets: only Flashforge offers FR, DE, IT.
- Markets: only Qidi Tech offers JP.
Our verdict on each
Flashforge
Flashforge suits buyers who want multi colour, enclosed printing from a maker that also sells resin printers, and it starts at $249. The trade-off is volume and cover: a 256 mm build size and a 1 year warranty leave gaps against brands with longer guarantees.
Qidi Tech
Qidi Tech makes enclosed, multi color FDM printers for makers who want a roomy build volume and quick print speeds, not a catalogue of other machine types. It ships to AU, CA and GB, with entry pricing of €313.95 and a warranty of 1 year on every machine.
Score breakdown
| Area | Flashforge | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9HigherEntry price $249 ranks 15 of 27, middle of the field rather than the cheapest. | 8.7Entry price of €313.95 ranks 19 of 27, mid field rather than a bargain. |
| Offer | 8.9Multi colour and Enclosed printing, speed of 600 mm/s and warranty of 1 year. | 9.3HigherEnclosed chambers and multi color printing at €313.95 give a broad spec sheet for the money. |
| Trust | 9.9HigherRun by Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd., founded 2011, with support on email, help centre and community. | 9.4A warranty of 1 year and support on email, phone and help centre from a firm founded in 2014. |
The numbers side by side
| Fact | Flashforge | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Largest build size (mm) | 256 | 390 |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600 | 800 |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Flashforge | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printers | 4 of 39 | 29 of 39 |
A third option
ACMER has largest build size (mm) at 400, against 256 for Flashforge and 390 for Qidi Tech.
ACMER reviewSources behind this comparison
Flashforge
- flashforge.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Qidi Tech
- qidi3d.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Flashforge | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fdm printer, Resin printerCovers more | Fdm printer |
| Legal entity | Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | China | China |
| Founded | 2011Lower | 2014 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Flashforge | Qidi Tech | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largest build size (mm) | 256lowest quarter | 390at the median | 390 |
| Warranty | 1 yearat the median | 1 yearat the median | 1 year |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600at the median | 800highest quarter | 600 |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Flashforge
Pros
- Multi colour and Enclosed printing are both offered, a pairing that is rare this close to the entry price of $249.
- Maximum print speed of 600 mm/s keeps the enclosed range competitive on throughput.
- The catalogue covers fdm printer and resin printer, so filament and resin buyers stay with one maker.
Cons
- Build size of 256 mm trails the category median of 350 mm, so oversized parts will not fit.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no phone line listed.
- Warranty of 1 year matches the category floor 1, well under the longest cover on record at 3.
Qidi Tech
Pros
- Enclosed build chambers across the range, which holds chamber heat steady on long jobs.
- Multi color printing is supported, so one job can draw on several filaments without a manual swap.
- Build volume of 390 mm, above the 350 median for this category.
Cons
- The range covers fdm printer only, so buyers wanting resin printing, scanning or laser work need a wider catalogue such as MatterHackers, which lists fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
- A Qidi Tech printer starts at €313.95, well above the $89 entry point at SOVOL.
- Shipping is limited to AU, CA and GB, so buyers elsewhere need to confirm delivery and cover terms before ordering.
Who each suits
Flashforge
Who it suits
- Buyers who want multi colour enclosed printing in one desktop machine instead of a separate resin setup.
- Shoppers in the US, CA and GB markets who would rather buy filament and resin printers from one maker.
- Speed focused filament users who care more about throughput than a very large build volume.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want one basket for printers, scanners, engravers and cutters: MatterHackers carries fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner, wider than the fdm printer and resin printer on offer here.
- Buyers who prefer a distributor catalogue over a maker's own store: Farnell lists fdm printer and 3d scanner and suits those who also order components.
- Buyers whose parts run past 256 mm in any direction: nothing among the named alternatives answers that here, so weigh a large format maker instead.
Qidi Tech
Who it suits
- Makers who print enclosures, brackets and functional parts in several materials and want the chamber closed.
- Buyers in the UK, US, Canada, Japan and Australia who want a large build volume without stepping up to a premium large-format machine.
- Hobbyists and small workshops that want a phone line alongside written help.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after resin printing, scanning or laser engraving, who should compare MatterHackers, which lists fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
- Buyers on the tightest budget, who should start with SOVOL at $89.
- Shoppers outside AU, CA and GB, who may prefer a seller closer to home, such as Farnell with fdm printer and 3d scanner.
Country by country
| Country | Flashforge | Qidi Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Belgium | Yes | No |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
8 of 23 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Flashforge
What does the cheapest Flashforge printer cost?+
Flashforge lists printers from $249 at the entry of its range. That is the collection level price rather than a single model, so the figure marks the floor and the machines above it cost more. On this data it ranks 15 of 27 on price from, which reads as the middle of the field rather than a budget brand.
How large a part can a Flashforge printer build?+
Build size is 256 mm, which suits desktop scale parts, prototypes and enclosures. It is a compact chamber, so full panels and other oversize pieces are out of reach. Against the category median of 350 mm it sits below the middle, and it ranks 22 of 23 here.
Qidi Tech
What does a Qidi Tech printer cost to start with?+
The range opens at €313.95, the published entry price for one of its machines. That sits above the $89 starting point at SOVOL, so Qidi Tech is not the cheapest way to own a printer. The extra spend tends to buy an enclosed chamber rather than raw speed.
How large a print can a Qidi Tech printer build?+
Build volume reaches 390 mm, above the 350 median for the printers in this category and inside the 475 upper quartile. That is enough for enclosures, brackets and small batches in one run. Panel sized work is a step up from there.