Bambu Lab P1S
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs Qidi Q2
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 8.6 out of 10.
- P1S prints 1.3× the volume (256³ ÷ 230×230×240 = 1.32) and costs $200 ($649 − $449) less.
- Qidi Q2 is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the Qidi Q2 if your prints fit in 24 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Qidi Q2
- Price
- $649
- Score
- 8.6/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs Qidi Q2's 8.6/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Buy this if you print ABS, ASA, or anything that smells or warps in open air. The enclosure and filtration aren't optional extras, they're the whole point. If you only print PLA, save $50 and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1SBambu Lab · FDM
vsQidi Q2Qidi Tech · FDM
| P1S | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| $449 (wins) | Price | $649 |
| 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 |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 16.5 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | HEPA filter | No |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | 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 |
Value math
$449 ÷ 16.8 L and $649 ÷ 12.7 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P1S | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| $26.76 (wins) | $ per liter | $51.12 |
| $0.90 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.08 |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 9 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9 (wins) | Overall | 8.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 230 × 230 × 240 mm
What owners say
The P1S is the printer I tell people to buy when they say 'I want something that just works.'
P1S owner, r/3DprintingRefreshing a best seller. The P1S is the strong choice for anyone wanting to print ABS without headaches.
P1S owner, Tom's HardwareThe 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
P1S
- +HEPA filter actually handles ABS fumes, not just PLA smell
- +CoreXY at 500mm/s inside an enclosed chamber
- +Reliability track record is as good as anything at this price
- −$449 without AMS, which adds another $100-150 on top
- −Enclosure lid has to come off to reach prints mid-job
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 $649 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 P1S better than the Qidi Q2?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). 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 P1S or Qidi Q2?
Both score 8/10 for beginners. Go with the Bambu Lab P1S to save $200.
Is the Qidi Q2 worth $200 more than the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1S actually scores higher (9/10) despite costing $200 less. The Qidi Q2 only makes sense if you specifically need engineering.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and Qidi Q2?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 230x230x240mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1S is best for engineering; the Qidi Q2 targets engineering.