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Qidi Tech Plus4vsQidi Tech Q1 Pro

Same ecosystem (qidi): Both printers share the same software, slicer, and filament ecosystem. This is a tier step-up comparison — consider whether the extra features justify the price difference.
Qidi Tech Plus4
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest

Best for: Makers and small businesses who need a large enclosed build volume for engineering materials at a prosumer price — particularly those printing PA-CF, ABS, and PC at scale.

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Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Buy/Wait:Wait

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.

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Qidi Tech Plus4Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
TierProsumerEntry
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume305 × 305 × 280 mm245 × 245 × 240 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Multicolor✅ 4 slots❌ No
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC, PPS-CFPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC
ReleasedSep 20, 2024Mar 20, 2024
Cycle length~408 days~518 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
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Why buy each?

Qidi Tech Plus4

305×305×280 mm build volume

One of the largest build volumes in the prosumer enclosed category — 40% more printable area than the Bambu X1C at a lower price point.

Active 65°C chamber heating

The second-generation active heating delivers consistent chamber temperatures for PA, PA-CF, ABS, ASA, and PC with minimal warping across the full build plate.

370°C bimetal hotend

Handles high-performance engineering composites including PA-CF, PET-CF, and PPS-CF without requiring a separate hotend upgrade.

Qidi Tech Q1 Pro

Active 60°C chamber heating

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.

600 mm/s CoreXY speed

Same speed class as Bambu Lab printers at a fraction of the price for enclosed printing.