How we scoreBlogAdvertise
html›body›main#compare286 models · updated Oct 23, 2026
  1. scrc.us.com
  2. Compare
  3. Sketch Sprint vs X-PLUS 3

MakerBot Sketch Sprint vs QIDI X-PLUS 3

What Sketch Sprint does better (1) and where X-PLUS 3 wins (7) — every spec side by side.

MakerBot Sketch Sprint
MakerBot · 2024Sketch Sprint
1 advantage≈ $1,650
vs
QIDI X-PLUS 3
QIDI · 2023X-PLUS 3
9.4Score
7 advantages≈ $830
Higher score
3.2Build volume7.6
Dimensions

Size comparison

Sketch SprintX-PLUS 3
452 × 466400511 × 529527
Sketch SprintX-PLUS 3Difference
Height466 mm529 mm−63 mm
Width452 mm511 mm−59 mm
Depth400 mm527 mm−127 mm
Weight16 kg19.5 kg−3.5 kg

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

Why is Sketch Sprint better than X-PLUS 3?

  1. Weight16 kg vs 19.5 kg+22%

Why is X-PLUS 3 better than Sketch Sprint?

  1. Build volume10.6 L vs 21.2 L2×
  2. Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)No · Sketch Sprint: Yes
  3. Number of supported materials1 vs 1414×
  4. Build height (Z)220 mm vs 270 mm+23%
  5. EthernetNo · Sketch Sprint: Yes
  6. Build width (X)220 mm vs 280 mm+27%
  7. Build depth (Y)220 mm vs 280 mm+27%
Specifications

Side by side

QIDI X-PLUS 3QIDI X-PLUS 3≈ $8309.4
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)FDM / FFF (filament)
Klipper firmware—Yes
Build volume
Build width (X)220 mm280 mm
Build depth (Y)220 mm280 mm
Build height (Z)220 mm270 mm
Build volume10.6 L21.2 L
Speed
Max print speed—600 mm/s
Max volumetric flow—35 mm³/s
Print quality
Finest layer height0.2 mm—
Thickest layer height0.2 mm—
Automatic bed levelling—Yes
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature—350 °C
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Supported nozzle sizes (mm)—0.4, 0.8
Nozzle material—hardened steel
Swappable nozzle / hotendYes—
Toolheads1—
Nozzles1—
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Supported materialsPLAPET-CF, PA12-CF, compatible: PLA, ABS, TPU, ASA, PETG, PET-CF, PA12-CF, PC, UltraPA, Nylon, Carbon Fiber, etc.
Number of supported materials114
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)NoYes
Print bed
Heated bedYesYes
Max bed temperature—120 °C
Enclosure
Actively heated chamber—Yes
Max chamber temperature—65 °C
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Wi-FiYesYes
EthernetNoYes
USBYesYes
SD cardNo—
BluetoothNo—
Screen size—5″
Touchscreen—Yes
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Filament runout sensor—Yes
Size & power
Width452 mm511 mm
Depth400 mm527 mm
Height466 mm529 mm
Weight16 kg19.5 kg
Rated power—800 W
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare