Artillery Genius Pro
- Speed
- 200 mm/s
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Artillery Genius Pro vs Qidi Q1 Pro
- The Qidi Q1 Pro wins, 8 vs 7.4 out of 10.
- Qidi Q1 Pro prints 1.2× the volume (245×245×240 ÷ 220×220×250 = 1.19) for more money.
- Qidi Q1 Pro is faster, 600 vs 200 mm/s.
- Pick the Genius Pro if your prints fit in 25 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Qidi Q1 Pro
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the Qidi Q1 Pro.
8/10 vs Genius Pro's 7.4/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Packs industrial features into a consumer bracket. ABS, nylon, carbon fiber: all reliable. The exposed chamber heater safety issue is real though, not something to wave off.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Genius ProArtillery · FDM
vsQidi Q1 ProQidi Tech · FDM
| Genius Pro | Spec | Qidi Q1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 L | Build volume | 14.4 L (wins) |
| 200 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.1 mm |
| 9.5 kg | Weight | 20.3 kg |
Features
| Genius Pro | Feature | Qidi Q1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Dual Z axis | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | Silent stepper drivers | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY with 60C heated chamber | Yes |
| No | 350C tri-metal hotend | Yes |
| No | WiFi 6 + LAN connectivity | Yes |
| No | 1080p camera with timelapse | Yes |
| No | Dual Z-axis motors | Yes |
| No | 120C heated bed | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Genius Pro | Spec | Qidi Q1 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 7.4 | Overall | 8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 220 × 220 × 250 mm
- 245 × 245 × 240 mm
What owners say
Dead quiet and reliable. For a bedroom setup, nothing beats the Genius Pro.
Genius Pro owner, r/3DprintingArtillery builds tanks. This thing has been running 24/7 for 6 months without a hiccup.
Genius Pro owner, r/Artillery3DTurn up the heat. The Q1 Pro brings industrial-grade chamber heating to the consumer market.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, Tom's HardwareA heated value. Consumer 3D printer with industrial capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, 3DPrint.comThe heated chamber is a game changer for ABS and nylon. Just wish the firmware was more polished.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
Genius Pro
- +Dual Z axis keeps first layers even over weeks of printing without releveling
- +Silent stepper drivers: quiet enough for a bedroom at 200mm/s
- +Direct drive handles TPU and flexible filaments without feeding issues
- −200mm/s is the pace of 2021; the Creality V3 KE hits 500mm/s for the same money
- −No WiFi or camera: bring your USB stick, every time
Qidi Q1 Pro
- +60C chamber heating: ABS, nylon, and PC without warping
- +350C hotend handles every engineering filament you'll throw at it
- +WiFi 6, 1080p monitoring, timelapse built in
- −Exposed heater is a genuine safety concern, not just a nitpick
- −Casing feels cheaper than the spec sheet suggests
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Artillery Genius Pro better than the Qidi Q1 Pro?
By the numbers, the Qidi Q1 Pro scores higher (8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Artillery Genius Pro may be the smarter buy if you need beginners.
Which is better for beginners, Artillery Genius Pro or Qidi Q1 Pro?
The Artillery Genius Pro is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Qidi Q1 Pro worth paying more for over the Artillery Genius Pro?
The Qidi Q1 Pro scores higher overall (8/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra money gets you 60c chamber heating: abs, nylon, and pc without warping.
What's the main difference between Artillery Genius Pro and Qidi Q1 Pro?
Build volume (220x220x250mm vs 245x245x240mm) and print speed (200 vs 600 mm/s). The Artillery Genius Pro is best for beginners; the Qidi Q1 Pro targets enclosed.