Bambu Lab P1S vs Qidi Tech Q2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The P1S and the Q2 Combo are both enclosed CoreXY printers built for the same kind of work, but the Q2 Combo arrived two years later with a nozzle that reaches higher temperatures. The choice comes down to how much technical-material printing you need and how much the price gap matters.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | ~600–700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 630 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 256 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Filament sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 16 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The P1S is managed through Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, or via OrcaSlicer, the widely adopted open-source fork that provides finer parameter control. The Bambu Handy mobile app enables remote monitoring and print launching. The printer supports local LAN connections without a mandatory cloud account, though some advanced features — such as remote timelapses and OTA firmware updates — require a Bambu account. | Natively compatible with QIDI Studio, a slicing software based on PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, which ensures an efficient workflow for multi-color management. It also supports other third-party slicers, providing users with excellent flexibility. Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity facilitate remote job submission and monitoring. |
The differences that matter
- Nozzle temperature: up to 370 °C on the Q2 Combo against 300 °C on the P1S — decides which technical materials are printable.
- Multicolor: built in on the Q2 Combo, needs the separately bought AMS on the P1S.
- Firmware: native Klipper only on the Q2 Combo, versus the proprietary Bambu Studio/OrcaSlicer workflow on the P1S.
- Price: €449 for the P1S, about €650 for the Q2 Combo — two hundred euros for the hotter nozzle and built-in multicolor.
Which one to choose
Choose P1S if…
Anyone printing mostly PLA, PETG and standard ABS stays within the Bambu Studio/AMS ecosystem at €449, about €200 less than the Q2 Combo. The nozzle tops out at 300 °C, enough for these materials but not for the more demanding technical ones.
Choose Q2 Combo if…
For PA-CF, pure PC or other materials that need higher temperatures, the Q2 Combo's nozzle reaches up to 370 °C (manufacturer-declared figures) against the P1S's 300 °C, and multicolor is built in without adding an accessory like the AMS. Native Klipper firmware also opens the door to manual tuning of machine parameters.
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Filaments for these printers
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