Creality K1 vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1 and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1 if price matters more; choose Q1 Pro if work area and max nozzle temperature matters more.
| Parameter |
K1
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 329 € | 599 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.6 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 250 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) | 600 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 | true | True |
| Input shaper | true | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen. | 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: K1 329 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — K1 wins (+82%)
- Work area: K1 220×220 mm vs Q1 Pro 245×245 mm — Q1 Pro wins (+24%)
- Max nozzle temperature: K1 300 °C vs Q1 Pro 350 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+17%)
- Max bed temperature: K1 100 °C vs Q1 Pro 120 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Q1 Pro if…
you value work area, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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