Technical comparison for 3D printers
| Specifications | Anycubic Photon Mono M5s | Qidi Tech X-Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Printing Technology | LCD Resin (MSLA) | FDM (CoreXY) |
| Build Volume (XYZ) | 218 x 123 x 200 mm³ | 325 x 325 x 315 mm³ |
| Chassis Structure | N/A | N/A |
| Enclosure Material | N/A | N/A |
| Hotend Design | N/A | N/A |
| Extruder Gear Type | N/A | N/A |
| Nozzle Material | N/A | N/A |
| Max Nozzle Temp | N/A | 350 °C |
| Nozzle Diameter | N/A | N/A |
| Filament Diameter | N/A | N/A |
| Build Plate Surface | N/A | N/A |
| Max Bed Temp | N/A | N/A |
| Max Printing Speed | 105 mm/hr (with High Speed Resin) | 600 mm/s |
| Max Acceleration | N/A | N/A |
| Max Volumetric Flow | N/A | N/A |
| Cooling System | N/A | N/A |
| Air Filtration | N/A | Activated Carbon |
| Supported Materials | N/A | N/A |
| LiDAR Sensor | N/A | N/A |
| Chamber Camera | N/A | N/A |
| Filament Run-out Sensor | N/A | N/A |
| Power Loss Recovery | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Dimensions | 460 x 270 x 290 mm³ | N/A |
| Product Weight | 8.9 kg | 25 kg |
| Input Voltage | N/A | N/A |
| Peak Power Draw | N/A | N/A |
| Control Panel / Display | 10.1-inch Monochrome LCD | N/A |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB Drive |
| Internal Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Motion Controller CPU | N/A | N/A |
| Application Processor | N/A | N/A |
| AI Neural Processing | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended Slicer | N/A | N/A |
| Supported OS | N/A | N/A |
| Bed Leveling System | Leveling-Free System | N/A |
| Enclosure Type | N/A | N/A |
| Vibration Compensation | N/A | N/A |
| AI Monitoring Features | Resin Detection & Failure Monitoring | N/A |
| Multi-Material Support | N/A | N/A |
| Manufacturer Warranty | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Box Contents | Printer, Build Plate, Resin Vat, Scraper, Mask | X-Max 3, Dry Box, 2 Nozzles, Tools |
| Brand | Anycubic | Qidi Tech |
✅ Pros: Stunning 12K detail and zero manual leveling.
❌ Cons: Post-processing (washing/curing) is messy.
✅ Pros: Industrial grade; chamber heating prevents warping.
❌ Cons: Very heavy and large desktop footprint.
The Qidi X-Max 3 wins for industrial materials like Nylon-CF, while the Anycubic wins for miniatures. The Qidi is a monster of a machine, whereas the Anycubic is a specialist for detail. **The downside:** The Qidi is extremely heavy and consumes significant power. We really wish the Anycubic had a better heater for cold-weather printing. Choose the Qidi for engineering, or the Anycubic for high-detail sculptures.