Qidi Q2

$649

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Qidi Q2

  • Scores 8.6 out of 10, #10 of 51 current FDM printers.
  • $649, cheaper than 9 of 51.
  • 12.7 L of build space (230×230×240 mm), 0.6× the 21.6 L average.
  • Best at value: 9/10, against an average of 8.5.
  • The catch: Qidi ecosystem still a fraction of Bambu's size.

Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.

By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked

Qidi Q2
Illustration generated with AI from the manufacturer's published design. Not a photograph.

The verdict

Buy the Qidi Q2. 8.6/10, #10 of 51 FDM printers.

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.

Why buy the Qidi Q2

  • #6 of 51Top 6 FDM printers for speed9/10 vs 7.9/10 average
  • #10 of 51Top 10 FDM printers for overall score8.6/10 vs 8.1/10 average
  • #10 of 51Top 10 FDM printers for value9/10 vs 8.5/10 average

The numbers behind it

Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.

Qidi Q2Qidi Tech · FDM
vs
Average51 FDM printers
Qidi Q2 and Average of 51 compared: specs
Qidi Q2SpecAverage of 51
$649Price$520 (wins)
12.7 LBuild volume21.6 L (wins)
600 mm/s (wins)Top speed476 mm/s
0.05 mm (wins)Finest layer0.054 mm
16.5 kgWeight14.7 kg

Value math

$649 ÷ 12.7 L and $649 ÷ 600 mm/s. Lower is more printer for the money.

Qidi Q2 and Average of 51 compared: price per liter of build volume and per mm/s of speed
Qidi Q2SpecAverage of 51
$51.12$ per liter$30.19 (wins)
$1.08 (wins)$ per mm/s$1.37

Scores out of 10

Qidi Q2 and Average of 51 compared: PrintPick scores out of 10
Qidi Q2SpecAverage of 51
9 (wins)Value8.5
8 (wins)Beginner7.4
9 (wins)Print quality8.4
9 (wins)Speed7.9
8Reliability8.1 (wins)
8.6 (wins)Overall8.1

Build space, front view, to one scale

  • 230 × 230 × 240 mmQidi Q2
  • 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM

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

Pros & Cons

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 $649 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

Full specs

Build volume230 × 230 × 240 mm
Layer resolution0.05 to 0.35 mm
Top speed600 mm/s
Weight16.5 kg
TypeFDM (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

In our guides (1)

Where the Qidi Q2 makes the cut, and what it beats.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Qidi Q2 cost in 2026?

The Qidi Q2 costs $649 in 2026. It's a FDM printer from Qidi Tech. Prices checked 2026-09-29.

What is the build volume of the Qidi Q2?

The Qidi Q2 has a build volume of 230 x 230 x 240 mm.

Is the Qidi Q2 good for beginners?

The Qidi Q2 scores 8/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's a great choice for beginners.

What are the pros and cons of the Qidi Q2?

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 $649 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.

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