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Qidi Tech Plus4vsQidi Tech Q2C

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

Overdue for a refresh โ€” 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 โ€” particularly those printing PA-CF, ABS, and PC at scale.

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Qidi Tech Q2C
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product โ€” 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.

Full details โ†’
Qidi Tech Plus4Qidi Tech Q2C
TierProsumerEntry
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume305 ร— 305 ร— 280 mm270 ร— 270 ร— 256 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s600 mm/s
Multicolorโœ… 4 slotsโœ… 4 slots
Enclosureโœ…โœ…
Auto Calibrationโœ…โœ…
Open SourceโŒโŒ
Upgrade Kitโ€”โ€”
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC, PPS-CFPLA, PETG, ASA, TPU
ReleasedSep 20, 2024Aug 20, 2025
Cycle length~408 daysโ€”
Cycle adviceWaitBuy
Deals adviceBuyCaution
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Why buy each?

Qidi Tech Plus4

305ร—305ร—280 mm build volume

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

Active 65ยฐC 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.

370ยฐC bimetal hotend

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

Qidi Tech Q2C

Large enclosed build volume at entry price

270ร—270ร—256 mm is larger than the Bambu P2S and X1C at a fraction of the cost. 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 โ€” 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.