Bambu Lab P2S
- Price
- $549
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Bambu Lab P2S vs Qidi Q2
- The Bambu Lab P2S wins, 9.2 vs 8.6 out of 10.
- P2S prints 1.3× the volume (256³ ÷ 230×230×240 = 1.32) and costs $100 ($649 − $549) 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
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the P2S.
9.2/10 vs Qidi Q2's 8.6/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Best enclosed CoreXY under $600 right now. New buyers: this is the answer, skip the P1S comparison. P1S owners: the nozzle system and AMS 2 Pro drying tip the scales toward upgrading, but only if you use those features regularly.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P2SBambu Lab · FDM
vsQidi Q2Qidi Tech · FDM
| P2S | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| $549 (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 |
| 14.9 kg | Weight | 16.5 kg |
Features
| P2S | Feature | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed CoreXY | No |
| Yes | AMS 2 Pro compatible | No |
| Yes | 5-inch touchscreen | No |
| Yes | 1080p AI camera | No |
| Yes | Quick-swap nozzle system | Yes |
| Yes | PMSM servo extruder (8.5kg force) | 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 | PEI spring steel build plate | Yes |
Value math
$549 ÷ 16.8 L and $649 ÷ 12.7 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| P2S | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| $32.72 (wins) | $ per liter | $51.12 |
| $1.10 | $ per mm/s | $1.08 (wins) |
Scores out of 10
| P2S | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 9 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 8 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 9 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8 |
| 9.2 (wins) | Overall | 8.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 230 × 230 × 240 mm
What owners say
The quick nozzle swap makes me jealous even as an X1C owner.
P2S owner, r/BambuLabGoldilocks gets a glow up. The P2S refreshes a best seller with meaningful upgrades.
P2S owner, Tom's HardwareFor new buyers, the P2S is recommended without hesitation. Meaningfully better than the P1S in every way.
P2S owner, 3DTechValleyThe 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
P2S
- +Quick-swap nozzle: no tools, no waiting for cool-down, no thread damage from hot-tightening
- +1080p AI camera pauses the print when it detects layer failures, not just notifies you
- +AMS 2 Pro dries filament while printing so you don't need a separate drybox for standard materials
- −No LiDAR sensor: that capability is still exclusive to the X-series
- −P1S owners have no trade-in path; the upgrade cost is the full $549
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bambu Lab P2S better than the Qidi Q2?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S scores higher (9.2/10). 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 P2S or Qidi Q2?
The Bambu Lab P2S is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 8/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Qidi Q2 worth $100 more than the Bambu Lab P2S?
The Bambu Lab P2S actually scores higher (9.2/10) despite costing $100 less. The Qidi Q2 only makes sense if you specifically need engineering.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P2S and Qidi Q2?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 230x230x240mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P2S is best for speed; the Qidi Q2 targets engineering.