Qidi Q2
$499
Qidi Tech · FDM
Qidi Q2
Qidi's refined enclosed CoreXY. 65C heated chamber, 350C hotend, $499. Best-value engineering printer at this price point.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +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 $499 is genuinely rare
- +Firmware is noticeably better than the Q1 Pro
Cons
- −Qidi ecosystem still a fraction of Bambu's size
- −Build volume is a touch smaller than competitors at this price
- −Community resources are thin compared to Bambu or Creality
- −16.5kg is heavy for an open-frame-sized footprint
What Owners Say
“The Q2 is what the Q1 Pro should have been. Qidi finally nailed the firmware.”
— r/3Dprinting
“Best enclosed printer under $500. The heated chamber is the real deal for engineering materials.”
— All3DP
“I'd put the Q2 above the P1S for anyone printing engineering materials. The chamber heating makes that much difference.”
— r/3Dprinting
Specs
| Build Volume | 230 x 230 x 240 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 16.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Enclosed CoreXY with 65C heated chamber, 350C tri-metal hotend, WiFi 6 + Ethernet, 1080p AI camera monitoring, Quick-swap nozzle system, PEI spring steel build plate |
Verdict
Engineering printer to beat under $500. 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.
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