Qidi Tech Q2 vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two enclosed CoreXY printers with Klipper at close prices: colour decides. The Q2 prints up to 16 colours with an accessory and costs 100 € less; the Q1 Pro prints in one colour only.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18.1 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 270 × 270 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | 630 W | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 270 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 256 mm | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 370 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °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 | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| Max colors | 16 | 1 |
| 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. | 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
- 16 colours with an accessory vs 1 → only the Q2 changes colour within a single part.
- 499 € vs 599 € → the Q2 costs 100 € less.
- 270 × 270 mm bed vs 245 × 245 mm → a part 270 mm wide fits on the Q2; the Q1 Pro stops at 245 mm.
- Nozzle up to 370 °C vs 350 °C → extra headroom only for filaments that call for high temperatures.
Which one to choose
Choose Q2 if…
Parts in several colours within one job, on a 270 × 270 mm bed; the cost is the multicolour accessory you have to add. It is 100 € cheaper than the Q1 Pro and its bed is 25 mm wider on each side.
Choose Q1 Pro if…
Single-colour printing, with the Fluidd or Mainsail interface on the local network as its listing describes. You pay 100 € more for a 245 × 245 mm bed and a nozzle that reaches 350 °C instead of 370 °C (manufacturer-declared values).
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Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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