i-Fast vs Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
i-Fast and Q1 Pro are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). Q1 Pro costs less (~€599) 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 |
i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1800–2500 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 71 × 51 × 67 cm | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 33 kg | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 250 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 320 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | 150 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 320 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) | 150 mm/s | 600 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 | True | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | False | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | False |
| Max colors | 2 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | 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: i-Fast 2150 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Q1 Pro wins (+259%)
- Max print speed: i-Fast 150 mm/s vs Q1 Pro 600 mm/s — Q1 Pro wins (+300%)
- Max colors: i-Fast 2 vs Q1 Pro 1 — i-Fast wins (+100%)
- Work area: i-Fast 330×250 mm vs Q1 Pro 245×245 mm — i-Fast wins (+37%)
- Build height Z: i-Fast 320 mm vs Q1 Pro 240 mm — i-Fast wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
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