Bambu Lab P2S vs Qidi Tech Q2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
P2S and Q2 cost nearly the same, €519 versus €499, and print in the same 256 mm Z height. The differences sit in the ecosystem: Q2 runs native Klipper and reaches 370°C nozzle temperature, P2S stays inside Bambu Studio's proprietary software with 20 max colors against Q2's 16.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 519 € | 499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.9 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 1200 W | 630 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | Yes |
| Max colors | 20 | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. | The system is natively supported by QIDI Studio, a slicing software derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, providing a modern interface and advanced features. The open architecture still allows the use of third-party slicing solutions. Network connectivity, via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, facilitates direct remote printing and monitoring, aided by the built-in camera. |
The differences that matter
- Native Klipper: present on Q2, absent on P2S.
- Max nozzle temperature: 370°C on Q2 versus 300°C on P2S.
- Max colors: 20 on P2S versus 16 on Q2.
- Work area: 270×270 mm on Q2 versus 256×256 mm on P2S.
- Price: €499 Q2 versus €519 P2S, a €20 gap.
Which one to choose
Choose P2S if…
P2S suits anyone wanting more simultaneous colors, 20 versus Q2's 16, and who prefers staying in the Bambu Studio ecosystem, with RFID filament support and advanced auto-calibration.
Choose Q2 if…
Q2 suits technical filaments: a 370°C max nozzle temperature versus P2S's 300°C opens the door to PA-CF and other high-temp materials. Native Klipper lets you customize profiles without going through proprietary software, and it costs €20 less.
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Filaments for these printers
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