Qidi Q1 Pro
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Qidi Q1 Pro vs Qidi Q2
- The Qidi Q2 wins, 8.6 vs 8 out of 10.
- Near-same build volume (245×245×240 vs 230×230×240 mm, 1.13×) and the same 600 mm/s top speed.
- The Qidi Q2 costs $200 ($649 − $449) more, and that money buys features, not size or speed.
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
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Qidi Q2.
8.6/10 vs Qidi Q1 Pro's 8/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Engineering printer to beat under $650. 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.
Qidi Q1 ProQidi Tech · FDM
vsQidi Q2Qidi Tech · FDM
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| $449 (wins) | Price | $649 |
| 14.4 L (wins) | Build volume | 12.7 L |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.1 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm (wins) |
| 20.3 kg | Weight | 16.5 kg |
Features
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Feature | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed CoreXY with 60C heated chamber | No |
| Yes | 350C tri-metal hotend | Yes |
| Yes | WiFi 6 + LAN connectivity | No |
| Yes | 1080p camera with timelapse | No |
| Yes | Dual Z-axis motors | No |
| Yes | 120C heated bed | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY with 65C heated chamber | 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 ÷ 14.4 L and $649 ÷ 12.7 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| $31.17 (wins) | $ per liter | $51.12 |
| $0.75 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.08 |
Scores out of 10
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | Qidi Q2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 9 | Print Quality | 9 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 8.6 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 245 × 245 × 240 mm
- 230 × 230 × 240 mm
What owners say
Turn 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/3DprintingThe 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
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
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 Qidi Q1 Pro 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 Q1 Pro may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Qidi Q1 Pro or Qidi Q2?
The Qidi Q2 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Qidi Q2 worth $200 more than the Qidi Q1 Pro?
The Qidi Q2 scores higher overall (8.6/10 vs 8/10). The extra $200 gets you 65c chamber heating: abs, nylon, pc, carbon fiber without drama.
What's the main difference between Qidi Q1 Pro and Qidi Q2?
Build volume (245x245x240mm vs 230x230x240mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Qidi Q1 Pro is best for enclosed; the Qidi Q2 targets engineering.