Q2 3D Printer vs i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Q2 3D Printer and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.3×). Q2 3D Printer costs less (~€499) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Q2 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18.1 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 270 × 270 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 630 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 270 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 370 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 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 | True | 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 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 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
- Price: Q2 3D Printer 499 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Q2 3D Printer wins (+331%)
- Max print speed: Q2 3D Printer 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Q2 3D Printer wins (+300%)
- Max colors: Q2 3D Printer 16 vs i-Fast 2 — Q2 3D Printer wins (+700%)
- Build height Z: Q2 3D Printer 256 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — i-Fast wins (+25%)
- Multi-extruder: i-Fast yes, Q2 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Q2 3D Printer if…
you value price, max print speed and max colors.
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