Qidi Q1 Pro
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Qidi Q1 Pro vs Voxelab Aquila X2
- The Qidi Q1 Pro wins, 8 vs 6.6 out of 10.
- Qidi Q1 Pro prints 1.2× the volume (245×245×240 ÷ 220×220×250 = 1.19) for more money.
- Qidi Q1 Pro is faster, 600 vs 180 mm/s.
- Pick the Aquila X2 if your prints fit in 25 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Voxelab Aquila X2
- Speed
- 180 mm/s
- Score
- 6.6/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Qidi Q1 Pro.
8/10 vs Aquila X2's 6.6/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. 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
vsAquila X2Voxelab · FDM
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | Aquila X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 14.4 L (wins) | Build volume | 12.1 L |
| 600 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 180 mm/s |
| 0.1 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm (wins) |
| 20.3 kg | Weight | 7.8 kg |
Features
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Feature | Aquila X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Resume printing | Yes |
| No | Filament runout sensor | Yes |
| No | Glass build plate | Yes |
| No | Silent stepper drivers | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | Aquila X2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 9 (wins) | Print Quality | 6 |
| 9 (wins) | Speed | 4 |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Overall | 6.6 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 245 × 245 × 240 mm
- 220 × 220 × 250 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/3DprintingSolid starter printer. Not flashy, but it works and teaches you the fundamentals.
Aquila X2 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
Aquila X2
- +Silent stepper drivers mean it runs without disturbing the room
- +Manual leveling teaches you what auto-leveling actually does
- +Ender 3-compatible mods are everywhere and cheap
- −Manual bed leveling is a chore you'll do every few prints until you upgrade it
- −Bowden extruder makes TPU printing a frustrating exercise
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 Voxelab Aquila X2?
By the numbers, the Qidi Q1 Pro scores higher (8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Voxelab Aquila X2 may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Qidi Q1 Pro or Voxelab Aquila X2?
Both score 7/10 for beginners. Go with the Voxelab Aquila X2, the cheaper of the two.
Is the Qidi Q1 Pro worth paying more for over the Voxelab Aquila X2?
The Qidi Q1 Pro scores higher overall (8/10 vs 6.6/10). The extra money gets you 60c chamber heating: abs, nylon, and pc without warping.
What's the main difference between Qidi Q1 Pro and Voxelab Aquila X2?
Build volume (245x245x240mm vs 220x220x250mm) and print speed (600 vs 180 mm/s). The Qidi Q1 Pro is best for enclosed; the Voxelab Aquila X2 targets budget.