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QIDI X-Plus 3 vs Stratasys F120

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QIDI X-Plus 3 vs Stratasys F120 — documented properties and sources
PropertyQIDI X-Plus 3COREXYStratasys F120INDUSTRIAL
Identity
BrandQIDIStratasys
ClassCOREXYINDUSTRIAL
Identity & Market
Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first)QIDI X-Plus 3, listed in QIDI navigation as X-Plus3[1][2]Stratasys F120, part of the Stratasys F123 Series[3]
Release date (announcement and actual shipping)Not published by QIDI on the pages checked (Aug 2026)[1][2]The F123 series spec sheet carried is revision 0721a (July 2021). Stratasys does not print a launch date on it[3]
Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry)$699 on QIDI's official US page, which routes purchases to its AliExpress and Amazon stores; checked Aug 2026. 3DJake lists the model as sold out[2][1]Not documented
Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk)Two headline-speed figures circulate for this model: QIDI's own US page says 600 mm/s and 35 mm3/s, 3DJake's spec table says <=500 mm/s and 30 mm3/s. This is exactly the kind of sibling contamination the 3-series suffers (X-Max 3 is 600 mm/s / 35 mm3/s). Siblings: X-Max 3 (325x325x315, 900 W) and X-Smart 3 (175x180x170, no chamber heat, 300 °C)[1][2][4][5]The F120 is the odd one out in the series: smaller cabinet (889 x 870 x 721 mm, 124 kg vs 1,626 x 864 x 711 mm, 227 kg), two external material coil boxes rather than internal spool bays, only two model materials, and no 0.127 mm layer option. Same build size as the F170 but not the same machine[3]
Physical & Frame
Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable280 x 280 x 270 mm advertised[1][2]254 x 254 x 254 mm (10 x 10 x 10 in)[3]
Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang)511 x 527 x 529 mm[1]889 x 870 x 721 mm (35 x 35 x 29 in)[3]
Net weight (kg)24.3 kg net[1]124 kg (F120) or 227 kg with consumables (F170, F270, F370)[3]
Frame construction & materialAll-metal frame per QIDI's US page; no further breakdown published[2]Fully enclosed office/classroom-grade cabinet, factory assembled[3]
Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lidFully enclosed with a heated chamber[1][2]Enclosed build chamber[3]
Passive chamber temperature reached (if enclosed; measured values preferred)65 °C, independent chamber heating (manufacturer claim)[1][2]Not documented
Kinematics & Motion Hardware
Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other)CoreXY[1]Not documented
X-axis guide type (rods / linear rails / V-wheels; size)Linear optical axis of high-strength steel[1]Not documented
Z-axis: leadscrew count & type, sync mechanism, anti-backlashDouble Z axis[1]Not documented
Speed & Acceleration
Max print speed (claimed, mm/s)Conflicting manufacturer claims: QIDI's US page says 600 mm/s, 3DJake's spec table says <=500 mm/s. The lower, more conservative figure is used as the sortable value[1][2]Not documented
Max acceleration (claimed, mm/s²)20,000 mm/s2 (manufacturer claim)[2]Not documented
Max volumetric flow claimed (mm³/s)Conflicting: 30 mm3/s (3DJake) vs 35 mm3/s (QIDI US page). Lower figure used[1][2]Not documented
Extruder
Type (direct drive / bowden) & design nameHigh-flow direct-drive extruder, 1.75 mm filament[1][2]Not documented
Hotend & Nozzle
Hotend design (proprietary/standard; quick-swap mechanism?)Ceramic heating core. Copper-alloy nozzle head for normal materials, hardened-steel nozzle head for abrasives. 0.4 mm stock, 0.2/0.6/0.8 mm optional[1]Not documented
Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values)<=350 °C claimed[1][2]Not documented
Heated Bed & Surface
Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limit<=120 °C claimed[1][2]Not documented
Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sidedDouble-sided flexible magnetic RF plate[1]Not documented
Leveling & Z-Offset
Auto bed leveling: probe technology (inductive / strain gauge / load cell / touch probe)Automatic bed levelling; probe technology not named[2]Not documented
Filament Handling & Detection
Filament runout sensor (type, location)Filament detection fitted; type and location not published[1]Not documented
Electronics & Power
Host computer (SoC, RAM, storage) if firmware runs on embedded LinuxCortex-A53 64-bit at 1.5 GHz, 1 GB DDR3, 8 GB eMMC[1][2]Not documented
Input voltage (110/220 V, switch or auto)100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz[1]100-132 V / 15 A or 200-240 V / 7 A, 50/60 Hz[3]
Total rated power draw800 W rated[1]Not documented
Firmware & Openness
Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary)Klipper[2]Proprietary Stratasys firmware; print preparation is GrabCAD Print. The F370 additionally carries an Insight software licence and DoD STIG compliance powered by Red Hat Enterprise Linux[3]
Connectivity, UI & Camera
Display: size, type, touch?5-inch touchscreen, 800 x 480[1]Not documented
WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-driveWi-Fi (150M 2.4G), Ethernet, USB flash drive[1]Wired TCP/IP at 100 Mbps minimum, 100base-T Ethernet, RJ45. Wireless-ready IEEE 802.11 n/g/b with WPA2-PSK or 802.1x EAP, CCMP/TKIP encryption[3]
Materials Support
Officially supported filament listNot documentedABS-M30 and ASA, with SR-30 support material. Notably the F120 does NOT get PLA, FDM TPU 92A or ABS-CF10, and cannot use the 0.127 mm layer height[3]
Safety
Certifications (UL/ETL/CE/FCC — verify, don't assume)Not documentedCE (low-voltage and EMC directives), FCC, EAC, cTUVus, KC, RoHS, WEEE, REACH, RCM[3]
Noise & Power Consumption
Noise: claimed dB and independently measured dB (distance/method)Not documented46 dB maximum during build, 35 dB idle — manufacturer specification, no distance or method stated, and not an independent measurement[3]
Reliability, Support & Ecosystem
Warranty length & support reputation (evidence, not vibes)1-year coverage (QIDI standard store terms)[6]Not documented
Independently Measured Performance
Dimensional accuracy measurements (third-party, with numbers)Not documentedParts produced within +/-0.200 mm or +/-0.002 mm/mm, whichever is greater. Manufacturer figure derived from statistical data at 95% dimensional yield; Z accuracy carries an extra -0.000/+slice-height tolerance[3]

Manufacturer claims, independent measurements, packages and test conditions retain their source wording. FDM linear speed and resin vertical speed use different units and are not directly comparable. Unknown values are marked “Not documented”. Prices and source dates remain historical snapshots; check the linked guide for product details. Differences highlight text, not a universal winner.

Sources for this comparison

  1. QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 technical data table 3djake.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  2. QIDI X-Plus 3 official US page qidiusa.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  3. Stratasys F123 Series product specification sheet (PSS_FDM_F123Series_0721a, PDF) stratasys.com · 2026-08 · doc
  4. QIDI Tech X-Max 3 technical data table 3djake.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  5. QIDI Tech X-Smart 3 technical data table 3djake.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  6. QIDI Max4 product page (US store) us.qidi3d.com · 2026-08 · vendor