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Bambu Lab P1SvsQidi Tech Q2C

💰Qidi Tech Q2C is $150 cheaper (38% less)
⚡Qidi Tech Q2C tops out at 600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s
Cross-ecosystem comparison: These printers use different software ecosystems. Accessories, filament profiles, and community support are not interchangeable between brands. Consider the total ecosystem cost, not just the printer price.
Bambu Lab P1S
Buy/Wait:Superseded

This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.

Best for: Makers who need an enclosed printer for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC at prosumer price — now available at clearance pricing after P2S launch.

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Qidi Tech Q2C
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Budget makers who primarily print PLA, PETG, and TPU and want a large enclosed CoreXY at $379. Not the right choice if you regularly print ABS, ASA, PA, or PC.

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Bambu Lab P1SQidi Tech Q2C
Pricing
Starting Price$549★ $399
Print Specs
TierProsumerEntry
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume256 × 256 × 256 mm★ 270 × 270 × 256 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s★ 600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots✅ 4 slots
Enclosure✅✅
Auto Calibration✅✅
Open Source❌❌
Upgrade Kit——
Buy Timing
ReleasedJul 5, 2023Jan 14, 2026
Cycle length~335 days—
Cycle adviceSupersededBuy
Deals adviceClearanceBuy
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Quick Winner

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Budget pick
Qidi Tech Q2C
$399 starting
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Large prints
Qidi Tech Q2C
270×270×256 mm
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Fastest prints
Qidi Tech Q2C
600 mm/s
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Open ecosystem
Tie

Bottom Line

💰Qidi Tech Q2C saves you $150 — choose it if budget is your primary constraint

Materials

Bambu Lab P1S only
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure
PANylon — strong and wear-resistant, needs dry storage
PA-CFCarbon-fibre nylon — very stiff, abrasive to standard nozzles
PCPolycarbonate — extremely tough, challenging to print
Both
PLAEasy to print, no enclosure needed — everyday parts
PETGTougher, slightly flexible, moisture-resistant
ASAUV-stable ABS alternative — outdoor parts, needs enclosure
TPUFlexible rubber-like — phone cases, gaskets, wheels
Qidi Tech Q2C only
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Why buy each?

Bambu Lab P1S

Full enclosure with chamber heating

Active chamber temperature control enables reliable ABS, ASA, PA, and PC printing without warping.

CoreXY speed and precision

500 mm/s print speed with Bambu's vibration compensation delivers fast, accurate prints.

Now at clearance prices

With the P2S released, P1S prices are at their lowest — an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.

Qidi Tech Q2C

Large enclosed build volume at entry price

270×270×256 mm is larger than the Bambu P2S and X2D at a lower price. The passive enclosure keeps PLA and PETG prints consistent without needing active heating.

Qidi Box multicolor compatibility

The Q2C works with the Qidi Box multi-filament system — up to 4 units can be chained for 16-color printing, sold separately at $228 per unit.

600 mm/s CoreXY

Same rated top speed as Bambu Lab printers, placing it in the fastest tier of consumer FDM printers.