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FLSUN T1 vs QIDI X-SMART 3

What T1 does better (8) and where X-SMART 3 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

FLSUN T1
FLSUN · 2023T1
8.7Score
8 advantages≈ $320
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QIDI X-SMART 3
QIDI · 2023X-SMART 3
5.0Score
2 advantages≈ $420
9.3Speed7.4
7.8Material versatility5.8
7.2Build volume2.5
7.9Ease of use6.9
Dimensions

Size comparison

T1X-SMART 3
436 × 836490370 × 397362
T1X-SMART 3Difference
Height836 mm397 mm+439 mm
Width436 mm370 mm+66 mm
Depth490 mm362 mm+128 mm
Weight16.8 kg10.5 kg+6.3 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is T1 better than X-SMART 3?

  1. Build volume17.5 L vs 5.5 L3.2×
  2. Max print speed1,000 mm/s vs 500 mm/s2×
  3. Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)Yes · X-SMART 3: No
  4. Build height (Z)330 mm vs 170 mm+94%
  5. Max nozzle temperature300 °C vs 280 °C+7%
  6. Number of supported materials9 vs 6+50%
  7. Build width (X)260 mm vs 180 mm+44%
  8. Build depth (Y)260 mm vs 180 mm+44%

Why is X-SMART 3 better than T1?

  1. Max bed temperature110 °C vs 120 °C+9%
  2. Weight16.8 kg vs 10.5 kg+60%
Specifications

Side by side

FLSUN T1FLSUN T1≈ $3208.7
QIDI X-SMART 3QIDI X-SMART 3≈ $4205.0
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Motion systemDelta—
Delivered asPartially assembled—
All-metal frameYes—
Klipper firmware—Yes
Build volume
Build width (X)260 mm180 mm
Build depth (Y)260 mm180 mm
Build height (Z)330 mm170 mm
Build volume17.5 L5.5 L
Speed
Max print speed1,000 mm/s500 mm/s
Max volumetric flow—30 mm³/s
Print quality
Finest layer height0.1 mm—
Thickest layer height0.35 mm—
Vibration compensation (input shaping)Yes—
Automatic bed levellingYesYes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature300 °C280 °C
Direct-drive extruderYes—
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Supported nozzle sizes (mm)—0.4, 0.8
Nozzle materialbrass—
Swappable nozzle / hotendYes—
Toolheads1—
Nozzles1—
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Supported materialsABS, ASA, PA, PC, PETG, PLA, PVA, TPU, WoodPLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, etc.
Number of supported materials96
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)YesNo
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature110 °C120 °C
Flexible magnetic build plateYes—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberYes—
Air filter (carbon / HEPA)Yes—
Chamber lightYes—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBWi-Fi, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
USBYesYes
Screen size4.3″4.3″
TouchscreenYesYes
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Filament runout sensorYes—
Power-loss recoveryYes—
Silent stepper driversYes—
Built-in filament dryingYes—
Size & power
Width436 mm370 mm
Depth490 mm362 mm
Height836 mm397 mm
Weight16.8 kg10.5 kg
Rated power450 W350 W
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