Bambu Lab P1S vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P1S and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose P1S if max colors and price matters more; choose Q1 Pro if native klipper and multicolor requires accessory matters more.
| Parameter |
P1S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~399–499 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.95 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 650 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 16 | 1 |
| 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. | Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services. |
The differences that matter
- Max colors: P1S 16 vs Q1 Pro 1 — P1S wins (+1500%)
- Price: P1S 449 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — P1S wins (+33%)
- Native Klipper: Q1 Pro yes, P1S no
- Multicolor printing: P1S yes, Q1 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: P1S yes, Q1 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Q1 Pro if…
you value native klipper, max print speed and max nozzle temperature.
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