QIDI iBox Mono2
- Speed
- 90 mm/h
- Score
- 6.4/10
- Wins
- 0/5
QIDI iBox Mono2 vs Qidi Q2
- The Qidi Q2 takes the crown with 8.6/10 vs 6.4/10.
- It pulls ahead in Value, Beginner Friendliness, Print Quality, Speed, Reliability.
- That said, the QIDI iBox Mono2 costs less.
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
- 5/5
The verdict
Buy the Qidi Q2.
8.6/10 vs iBox Mono2's 6.4/10, and it wins 5 of 5 categories. 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.
iBox Mono2QIDI · RESIN
vsQidi Q2Qidi Tech · FDM
| iBox Mono2 | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L | Build volume | 12.7 L (wins) |
| 90 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.01 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 5.2 kg | Weight | 16.5 kg |
Features
| iBox Mono2 | Feature | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 4K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | Enclosed design | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Compact form factor | 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
| iBox Mono2 | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 7 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 6.4 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 120 × 68 × 200 mm
- 230 × 230 × 240 mm
What owners say
The enclosed design is the killer feature. My apartment doesn't smell like a resin factory anymore.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/resinprintingNiche pick, but if you share a small space, the enclosure is worth it.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/PrintedMinisThe 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
iBox Mono2
- +Enclosed design contains resin fumes better than open printers without relying solely on a purifier
- +WiFi standard, unlike some competitors at this price
- +QIDI build quality is solid and consistent
- −4K resolution is significantly behind competitors offering 9K at the same price
- −120x68mm build volume is one of the smallest in the category
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.
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 QIDI iBox Mono2 better than the Qidi Q2?
By the numbers, the Qidi Q2 scores higher (8.6/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the QIDI iBox Mono2 may be the smarter buy if you need resin.
Which is better for beginners, QIDI iBox Mono2 or Qidi Q2?
The Qidi Q2 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Qidi Q2 worth paying more for over the QIDI iBox Mono2?
The Qidi Q2 scores higher overall (8.6/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra money gets you 65c chamber heating: abs, nylon, pc, carbon fiber without drama.
What's the main difference between QIDI iBox Mono2 and Qidi Q2?
Technology: the QIDI iBox Mono2 is RESIN (filament) and the Qidi Q2 is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.