Bambu Lab X1 Carbon vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X1 Carbon and i-Fast are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose X1 Carbon if max print speed and price matters more; choose i-Fast if work area and build height z matters more.
| Parameter |
X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2022 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1050–1250 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 14.13 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 7 μm | — |
| 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) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | 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 printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. | 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
- Max print speed: X1 Carbon 500 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — X1 Carbon wins (+233%)
- Price: X1 Carbon 1150 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — X1 Carbon wins (+87%)
- Max colors: X1 Carbon 16 vs i-Fast 2 — X1 Carbon wins (+700%)
- Work area: X1 Carbon 256×256 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — i-Fast wins (+26%)
- Build height Z: X1 Carbon 256 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — i-Fast wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
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