Qidi Q1 Pro
$449
Qidi Tech · FDM
Qidi Q1 Pro
Enclosed CoreXY with 60C heated chamber and 350C hotend. Engineering-grade capability without the engineering-grade price.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +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
- +Printing within 10 minutes of unboxing
Cons
- −Exposed heater is a genuine safety concern, not just a nitpick
- −Casing feels cheaper than the spec sheet suggests
- −Klipper fork firmware needs work
- −Thin material profiles out of the box
What Owners Say
“Turn up the heat. The Q1 Pro brings industrial-grade chamber heating to the consumer market.”
— Tom's Hardware
“A heated value. Consumer 3D printer with industrial capabilities at a fraction of the cost.”
— 3DPrint.com
“The heated chamber is a game changer for ABS and nylon. Just wish the firmware was more polished.”
— r/3Dprinting
Specs
| Build Volume | 245 x 245 x 240 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.1mm - 0.32mm |
| Max Print Speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 20.3 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Enclosed CoreXY with 60C heated chamber, 350C tri-metal hotend, WiFi 6 + LAN connectivity, 1080p camera with timelapse, Dual Z-axis motors, 120C heated bed |
Verdict
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.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
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