Bambu Lab A2L vs Qidi Tech i-Fast

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

A2L and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.7×). A2L costs less (~€379) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Comparison generated from data and curated by juppiter78. Parameters are weighted by stated criteria and the calculation is reproducible. Published 13 jun 2026 · Last updated 19 jun 2026

Parameter	A2L Bambu Lab F2 · Intermediate	i-Fast Qidi Tech F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year	2026	2021
Use tier	F2 — Intermediate	F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€)	379 €	~1800–2500 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm)	54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm	71 × 51 × 67 cm
Weight (kg)	12.8 kg	33 kg
Work area (mm)	330 × 320 mm	330 × 250 mm
Z-axis height (mm)	325 mm	320 mm
Maximum speed	500 mm/s	150 mm/s
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm)	320 mm	250 mm
Build height Z (mm)	325 mm	320 mm
Kinematics	Cartesian	CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C)	300 °C	300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C)	80 °C	100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s)	500 mm/s	150 mm/s
Enclosed chamber	False	True
Filament sensor	True	True
Auto bed leveling	Mesh	—
Standard nozzle diameter (mm)	0.4 mm	0.4 mm
Multi-extruder	False	True
Native Klipper	False	False
Input shaper	True	False
Multicolor printing	True	True
Multicolor requires accessory	True	False
Max colors	19	2
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency	No	No
Software notes	The A2L is compatible with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer for Windows and macOS, which provides native access to all machine features including AMS multi-color management. Third-party slicers that export standard G-code — such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer — are supported, though some advanced features may not be available outside Bambu Studio. Connectivity is via Wi-Fi; basic printing functions do not require a cloud account.	The machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection.