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AnkerMake M5C vs QIDI X-SMART 3
What M5C does better (8) and where X-SMART 3 wins (3) — every spec side by side.
Dimensions
Size comparison
M5CX-SMART 3
| M5C | X-SMART 3 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 480 mm | 397 mm | +83 mm |
| Width | 466 mm | 370 mm | +96 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 362 mm | −15 mm |
| Weight | 9.6 kg | 10.5 kg | −0.9 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is M5C better than X-SMART 3?
- Build volume12.1 L vs 5.5 L2.2×
- Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)Yes · X-SMART 3: No
- Build height (Z)250 mm vs 170 mm+47%
- Max nozzle temperature300 °C vs 280 °C+7%
- Number of supported materials9 vs 6+50%
- Build width (X)220 mm vs 180 mm+22%
- Build depth (Y)220 mm vs 180 mm+22%
- Weight9.6 kg vs 10.5 kg+9%
Why is X-SMART 3 better than M5C?
- Max print speed250 mm/s vs 500 mm/s2×
- TouchscreenNo · M5C: Yes
- Max bed temperature100 °C vs 120 °C+20%
Specifications
Side by side
| General | ||
| Technology | FDM / FFF (filament) | FDM / FFF (filament) |
| Motion system | Bed-slinger (i3-style) | — |
| Delivered as | Partially assembled | — |
| All-metal frame | Yes | — |
| Klipper firmware | — | Yes |
| Build volume | ||
| Build width (X) | 220 mm | 180 mm |
| Build depth (Y) | 220 mm | 180 mm |
| Build height (Z) | 250 mm | 170 mm |
| Build volume | 12.1 L | 5.5 L |
| Speed | ||
| Max print speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max volumetric flow | — | 30 mm³/s |
| Print quality | ||
| Finest layer height | 0.1 mm | — |
| Thickest layer height | 0.4 mm | — |
| Vibration compensation (input shaping) | Yes | — |
| Automatic bed levelling | Yes | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | ||
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | 280 °C |
| Direct-drive extruder | Yes | — |
| Default nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes (mm) | — | 0.4, 0.8 |
| Nozzle material | brass | — |
| Swappable nozzle / hotend | Yes | — |
| Toolheads | 1 | — |
| Nozzles | 1 | — |
| Filament diameter | 1.75 mm | 1.75 mm |
| Supported materials | ABS, Flex, PA, PET, PETG, PLA, TPC, TPE, TPU | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, etc. |
| Number of supported materials | 9 | 6 |
| Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF) | Yes | No |
| Print bed | ||
| Heated bed | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Flexible magnetic build plate | Yes | — |
| Connectivity & control | ||
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, USB |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | — |
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| SD card | No | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| App control | Yes | — |
| Cloud printing | Yes | — |
| Screen size | — | 4.3″ |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Built-in camera | No | — |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | — |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | — |
| Size & power | ||
| Width | 466 mm | 370 mm |
| Depth | 347 mm | 362 mm |
| Height | 480 mm | 397 mm |
| Weight | 9.6 kg | 10.5 kg |
| Rated power | 350 W | 350 W |
