This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Qidi Tech Q2 →
No longer sold new — clearance and second-hand prices are at their lowest. The current replacement is the Qidi Tech Q2 →
The Qidi Tech Q1 Pro, released March 2024, was the first consumer 3D printer to offer active chamber heating at under $600 — a feature previously reserved for professional machines. At launch it significantly undercut comparable enclosed printers. It has since been superseded by the Q2, which offers a larger build volume, improved chamber performance, and Qidi Box multicolor compatibility.
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.
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.
The Q2 is the better purchase — it offers a larger build volume (270×270 vs 245×245 mm), improved 65°C chamber performance, and Qidi Box multicolor compatibility. If you find a Q1 Pro at a significant clearance discount and the Q2 is out of stock, the Q1 Pro remains an excellent printer for engineering filaments.
A passive enclosure (like those on many consumer printers) traps heat generated by the print itself. Active chamber heating actively warms the air inside the chamber to a target temperature — typically 60–65°C on Qidi printers. This produces more consistent results for warping-prone materials like ABS, ASA, and PA, especially for large or long prints.