Late in cycle — a new model is likely coming soon
Best for: Professionals and studios who need large-format enclosed multicolor printing without the premium price of Bambu's or Prusa's flagship offerings.
Full details →Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Best for: Budget-conscious makers who need active chamber heating for ABS, ASA, and PA printing. Look for clearance deals — the Q2 is the better long-term buy if available.
Full details →| Creality K2 Plus | Qidi Tech Q1 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Professional | Entry |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | 350 × 350 × 350 mm | 245 × 245 × 240 mm |
| Max Speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ✅ 4 slots | ❌ No |
| Enclosure | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC |
| Released | Sep 15, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Cycle length | ~450 days | ~518 days |
| Cycle advice | Wait | Wait |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Next model | K3 Plus or K2 Pro (Expected late 2026) | — |
One of the largest build volumes available in an enclosed CoreXY printer, suited for large props, architectural models, and batch production.
Creality's CFS (Creative Filament System) provides 4-color filament switching comparable to Bambu's AMS at a lower price point.
The K2 Plus delivers professional-level features at a price point accessible to serious hobbyists and small studios.
The Q1 Pro's heated chamber was groundbreaking at its price point. ABS, ASA, and PA prints come out without warping that plagues open-frame printers.
Same speed class as Bambu Lab printers at a fraction of the price for enclosed printing.