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The QIDI X-Smart is a compact, enclosed entry-level FDM printer that QIDI Technology released in 2018 at a launch price of about $399. This is the original 2018 model, not to be confused with the newer Klipper-based CoreXY X-Smart 3 that arrived in 2023. It's aimed at beginners who want a ready-to-run machine out of the box, a sturdy frame, and support for more than just PLA.
The build volume is 160x150x150 mm. It's built on an all-steel CNC-machined frame with removable acrylic panels that form an enclosed chamber. A single direct drive extruder runs 1.75 mm filament, the 0.4 mm nozzle heats to roughly 250 °C, and the 6 mm aluminum heated bed reaches 100 °C, which is enough for PLA, PETG, TPU, and ABS. Minimum layer height is around 50 microns. You also get a 3.5-inch touchscreen, Wi-Fi and USB, an LED-lit build chamber, and power loss recovery. A removable magnetic PEI plate makes popping finished parts off easy.
Advantages
- Ready out of the box — ships pre-assembled and prints almost right away with little setup
- Sturdy build — the all-steel CNC frame is heavy and rigid, damping vibration so it doesn't wobble
- Enclosure and open materials — acrylic panels trap heat, and the 250 °C nozzle with a 100 °C bed print ABS, not just PLA
- Removable magnetic PEI plate — the flexible bed lifts off and parts pop free once cooled, no scraper needed
- Power loss recovery — if power drops, the printer resumes from the same spot
- Friendly 3.5-inch touchscreen — a responsive multi-language UI that prints straight from a USB stick
Disadvantages
- Manual bed leveling — no auto leveling, so the first layer is set by hand with paper, which trips up beginners
- Small build area — 160x150x150 mm limits model size, and larger parts have to be split up
- No filament runout sensor — it won't stop if you run out of filament mid-print
- Noticeable stepper motor noise, and the chamber LED can't be turned off during a print
The QIDI X-Smart suits beginners and anyone who wants an affordable, ready-to-run enclosed printer for smaller parts in PLA, PETG, and ABS. It's a sensible pick for home or classroom use where simplicity and a solid build matter more than a large print area or advanced automation.
Bottom line: the X-Smart was a solid budget workhorse for its day, with a heavy steel frame, an enclosure, and ABS support for the money, held back by a small build area and manual calibration. It's now discontinued and has been replaced in the lineup by the CoreXY X-Smart 3.