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Qidi Tech Q1 ProvsBambu Lab P2S

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.
Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Buy/Wait:Wait

Overdue for a refresh โ€” 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 โ€” the Q2 is the better long-term buy if available.

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Bambu Lab P2S
Buy/Wait:Wait

Late in cycle โ€” a new model is likely coming soon

Best for: Serious makers and prosumers who need enclosed printing for ABS, ASA, PA, PA-CF, and PC โ€” and want Bambu's plug-and-play experience at a prosumer price.

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Qidi Tech Q1 ProBambu Lab P2S
TierEntryProsumer
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume245 ร— 245 ร— 240 mm256 ร— 256 ร— 256 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s500 mm/s
MulticolorโŒ Noโœ… 4 slots
Enclosureโœ…โœ…
Auto Calibrationโœ…โœ…
Open SourceโŒโŒ
Upgrade Kitโ€”โ€”
MaterialsPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PCPLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PA-CF, PC
ReleasedMar 20, 2024Jun 15, 2025
Cycle length~518 days~270 days
Cycle adviceWaitWait
Deals adviceBuyBuy
Next modelโ€”P3S or next prosumer model (Expected mid-2026)

Why buy each?

Qidi Tech Q1 Pro

Active 60ยฐC 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.

Bambu Lab P2S

Improved chamber temperature control

The P2S enclosure maintains a more consistent chamber temperature over the P1S, reducing warping on long ABS and PA prints.

Full material compatibility

PLA through PC โ€” the P2S handles the entire engineering filament spectrum with reliable results.

Bambu's best-selling form factor

The P-series CoreXY enclosure design strikes the best balance of price, speed, and material capability in Bambu's lineup.