A fully enclosed printer with serious potential for business and education.
The QIDI X4 Plus is fast to set up, though initial lifting does require two people. In use, while the UI can lag and the filament feeder needs firm pushing to load, the software is intuitive, and print quality is excellent. It is ideal for small businesses and educational settings. Why you can trust TechRadar We spend hours testing every product or service we review, so you can be sure you're buying the best. Find out more about how we test. The QIDI X4 Plus builds on the solid design and technology we've previously seen from the company's machines, yet here in the X4 Plus, we have something even more refined. The metal and glass build not only looks stylish but also reflects the business and education sector it is aimed at. It's certainly one of the best 3D printers when it comes to its design. But how does it operate? The fully enclosed X4 Plus with high-temperature tool head has been designed to cater to users who need a machine that offers a safe working enclosure for use in businesses and education, with a heated inner chamber that enables warp-free printing for advanced materials such as PA-CF, PET-CF, Nylon, and ABS. The structure of the machine offers a bigger-than-average print area, enabling large-scale prints to be completed in single sessions, with a variety of built-in features that allow the machine to balance speed with quality perfectly. While it does offer the latest COREXY mechanics powered by the latest Klipper V1.2 and a camera, the AI integration that we've seen on other machines has yet to be included. The build quality and design reflect the pricing of this impressive machine, but with rivals adding those AI features as well as other advanced printing capabilities, can this large yet slightly reserved 3D printer hold its ground? QIDI X4 Plus: Design (Image credit: Alastair Jennings) The QIDI X4 Plus is a large and relatively weighty machine due to the high-quality metal and glass construction that helps to elevate the quality above…