P1P vs Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and Plus4 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1P if price matters more; choose Plus4 if enclosed chamber and work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Plus4 scores 63/100 against 36/100 for P1P.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 16 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. | The machine relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs Plus4 799 € — P1P wins (+45%)
- Enclosed chamber: Plus4 yes, P1P no
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs Plus4 305×305 mm — Plus4 wins (+42%)
- Native Klipper: Plus4 yes, P1P no
- Max nozzle temperature: P1P 300 °C vs Plus4 370 °C — Plus4 wins (+23%)
Which one to choose
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