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Qidi Tech Q1 ProvsQidi 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 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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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.

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Qidi Tech Q1 ProQidi Tech Q2C
TierEntryEntry
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume245 ร— 245 ร— 240 mm270 ร— 270 ร— 256 mm
Max Speed600 mm/s600 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, ASA, TPU
ReleasedMar 20, 2024Aug 20, 2025
Cycle length~518 daysโ€”
Cycle adviceWaitBuy
Deals adviceBuyCaution
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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.

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.