Qidi Q1 Pro
- Price
- $449
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Qidi Q1 Pro vs QIDI X-Max 3
- Tied at 8 out of 10.
- X-Max 3 prints 2.3× the volume (325×325×315 ÷ 245×245×240 = 2.31) for $350 ($799 − $449) more.
- Same 600 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the Qidi Q1 Pro 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 X-Max 3
- Price
- $799
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Tied at 8/10. Buy the Qidi Q1 Pro, $350 less.
Packs industrial features into a consumer bracket. ABS, nylon, carbon fiber: all reliable. The exposed chamber heater safety issue is real though, not something to wave off.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Qidi Q1 ProQidi Tech · FDM
vsX-Max 3QIDI · FDM
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | X-Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| $449 (wins) | Price | $799 |
| 14.4 L | Build volume | 33.3 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s |
| 0.1 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm (wins) |
| 20.3 kg | Weight | 25 kg |
Features
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Feature | X-Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed CoreXY with 60C heated chamber | No |
| Yes | 350C tri-metal hotend | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| No | Large CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Chamber heating (60C) | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
Value math
$449 ÷ 14.4 L and $799 ÷ 33.3 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | X-Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| $31.17 | $ per liter | $24.01 (wins) |
| $0.75 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $1.33 |
Scores out of 10
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | X-Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8 |
| 7 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 9 | Print Quality | 9 |
| 9 | Speed | 9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Overall | 8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 245 × 245 × 240 mm
- 325 × 325 × 315 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/3Dprinting325mm enclosed with chamber heating, nothing else touches this at $799.
X-Max 3 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
X-Max 3
- +325mm enclosed with 60C active heating is a combination you almost can't find under $1,500
- +Independent Z motors keep the bed trammed even on 24-hour prints
- +Handles PA-CF and PC natively without a fight
- −25kg: set it up once and it lives there
- −$799 with a smaller community than Bambu means you're mostly on your own troubleshooting
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 X-Max 3?
They tie at 8/10. The Qidi Q1 Pro suits enclosed and professional, while the QIDI X-Max 3 is aimed at large-prints and engineering.
Which is better for beginners, Qidi Q1 Pro or QIDI X-Max 3?
The Qidi Q1 Pro is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the QIDI X-Max 3 worth $350 more than the Qidi Q1 Pro?
The Qidi Q1 Pro actually scores higher (8/10) despite costing $350 less. The QIDI X-Max 3 only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Qidi Q1 Pro and QIDI X-Max 3?
Build volume (245x245x240mm vs 325x325x315mm) and print speed (600 vs 600 mm/s). The Qidi Q1 Pro is best for enclosed; the QIDI X-Max 3 targets large-prints.