TESTING METHODOLOGY

    Since using Cura for all my tests went out the window when testing the X-Plus 3 by Qidi this time over i also decided to use Creality’ s very own print software with their K1 Max (fair is fair after all). Luckily i was again able to manually input the same settings with their software as well (quality of 0.16mm, 20% infill density and cubic infill pattern) but let's not forget that these are all different slicing software suites so results might not be quite 100% accurate between models. Nothing else changes of course so again I’ll be using 2 different sized models (downloaded from Cults3D / member Eastman) to record completion time at 100% speed. Second thing to test are noise levels and so once again I’ll be using my ExTech HD600 decibel meter placed roughly 30cm away to record the maximum noise coming from the 3D printer while printing. As for the 3rd test with the help of an UPS and two power meters I decided to also record not only the lowest and highest but also the average instant power consumption of the 3D printer in my hands.

    Now i did promise to do side by side comparisons and so once again even though my favourite (alas a tiny lead) is the model produced by the Sidewinder X2 by Artillery 3D the ones by Qidi and their X-Plus 3 and Creality and their K1 Max tie for second place (good detail, smooth surface).