Bambu Lab P1P vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1P and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.9×). P1P costs less (~€550) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.65 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °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 | 16 | 2 |
| 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 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: P1P 550 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — P1P wins (+291%)
- Max print speed: P1P 500 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — P1P wins (+233%)
- Max colors: P1P 16 vs i-Fast 2 — P1P wins (+700%)
- Enclosed chamber: i-Fast yes, P1P no
- Work area: P1P 256×256 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+26%)
Which one to choose
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