X1E vs Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X1E and Q1 Pro are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.3×). Q1 Pro costs less (~€599) and is the entry-level choice; X1E offers more capability at a higher price (~€2550). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
X1E
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2400–2700 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 1350 W | 650 W |
| Voltage (V) | 100 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 7 μm | — |
| 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) | 320 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °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 X1E works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer, which handles slicing, automatic calibration, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Orca Slicer, an open-source Bambu Studio fork with dedicated profiles, is also supported. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. The printer can run in LAN-only mode, operating fully without an internet connection through the local network. | 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
- Price: X1E 2550 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Q1 Pro wins (+326%)
- Max colors: X1E 16 vs Q1 Pro 1 — X1E wins (+1500%)
- Native Klipper: Q1 Pro yes, X1E no
- Multicolor printing: X1E yes, Q1 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: X1E yes, Q1 Pro no
Which one to choose
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