Bambu Lab P1PDiscontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.
Bambu Lab P1P vs Qidi Q2
- Buy the Qidi Q2.
- The Bambu Lab P1P scores higher, 8.8 vs 8.6 out of 10, but it is discontinued.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Qidi Q2
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Qidi Q2.
The P1P scores higher but is discontinued. Engineering printer to beat in its class. Print ABS, nylon, or carbon fiber regularly? Heated chamber and 350C hotend at this price have no real competition. Only reason to go further is Bambu's software polish.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1PBambu Lab · FDM
vsQidi Q2Qidi Tech · FDM
| P1P | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 12.7 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 13.5 kg | Weight | 16.5 kg |
Features
| P1P | Feature | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | Vibration compensation | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY with 65C heated chamber | Yes |
| No | 350C tri-metal hotend | Yes |
| No | WiFi 6 + Ethernet | Yes |
| No | 1080p AI camera monitoring | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle system | Yes |
| No | PEI spring steel build plate | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| P1P | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 8 |
| 9 | Print Quality | 9 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 8.8 (wins) | Overall | 8.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 230 × 230 × 240 mm
What owners say
Same guts as the P1S at a lower price. If you add enclosure panels, you basically have a P1S.
P1P owner, r/BambuLabBambu quality, CoreXY speed, open frame flexibility. Solid machine.
P1P owner, Thomas Sanladerer (YouTube)The Q2 is what the Q1 Pro should have been. Qidi finally nailed the firmware.
Qidi Q2 owner, r/3DprintingBest enclosed printer under $500. The heated chamber is the real deal for engineering materials.
Qidi Q2 owner, All3DPI'd put the Q2 above the P1S for anyone printing engineering materials. The chamber heating makes that much difference.
Qidi Q2 owner, r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
P1P
- +Identical CoreXY motion system as the P1S: same speed, same print head, same quality
- +Aftermarket enclosure panels are cheap and turn this into a near-P1S for less money
- +Bambu's slicer and cloud ecosystem work the same as on every other Bambu
- −Open frame when the cheaper A1 Combo includes AMS Lite: the value math is awkward
- −AMS sold separately: the one thing the A1 Combo has that this doesn't
Qidi Q2
- +65C chamber heating: ABS, nylon, PC, carbon fiber without drama
- +Quick-swap nozzle that's actually on par with Bambu's
- +Enclosed CoreXY with chamber heating at this price is genuinely rare
- −Qidi ecosystem still a fraction of Bambu's size
- −Build volume is a touch smaller than competitors at this price
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 Bambu Lab P1P better than the Qidi Q2?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1P scores higher (8.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Qidi Q2 may be the smarter buy if you need engineering.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1P or Qidi Q2?
The Bambu Lab P1P is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Qidi Q2 worth paying more for over the Bambu Lab P1P?
The Bambu Lab P1P actually scores higher (8.8/10) despite costing less. The Qidi Q2 only makes sense if you specifically need engineering.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1P and Qidi Q2?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 230x230x240mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1P is best for speed; the Qidi Q2 targets engineering.