Compare 3D Printers
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| Spec | QIDI Q1 Pro$499.0094% complete | QIDI Q2$499.0097% complete | QIDI Max4$1,099.0085% complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 245 × 245 × 240 mm | 270 × 270 × 256 mm | 390 × 390 × 340 mm |
| Build volume shape | — | — | rectangular |
| Machine footprint | 477 × 467 × 489 mm | 402 × 438 × 494 mm | 558 × 578 × 612 mm |
| Machine weight | 17 kg | 18.1 kg | 40 kg |
| Frame material | Metal Frame with Full Enclosure | Metal Frame with Full Enclosure | Aluminum |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | CoreXY | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | 800 mm/s |
| Max travel speed | — | 700 mm/s | — |
| Max acceleration (XY) | 20000 mm/s² | 20000 mm/s² | 30000 mm/s² |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Linear rails | None (10mm/8mm High-Hardness Linear Hollow Steel Shafts) | X (High-Hardness Linear Guide Rail) | X |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes | No |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Extruder type | Direct Drive with Hardened Steel Gears | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Drive type | Direct Drive | Direct | Direct Drive Dual-Gear |
| Max nozzle temperature | 350 °C | 370 °C | 370 °C |
| Hotend | QIDI Ceramic Plate Heating Hot End with Bimetal Nozzle | QIDI 2nd Gen Ceramic Heater with Bimetal Nozzle | QIDI Bimetal Hotend with Ceramic Heating |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes | | Nozzle Diameter： | 0.4mm<br>（0.2/0.6/0.8mm Optional） | Rated Power： | 350W+300W(Chamber Heater) | | | **Nozzle** Bimetal Nozzle | **Nozzle Diameter** 0.4mm （0.2/0.6/0.8mm Optional） | | | **Nozzle** Bimetal Nozzle | **Nozzle Diameter** 0.4mm （0.2/0.6/0.8mm Optional） | |
| Nozzle material | Bimetal (0.4mm default; 0.2/0.6/0.8mm optional) | Bimetal (0.4mm default; 0.2/0.6/0.8mm optional) | — |
| Max flow rate | 35 mm³/s | 32 mm³/s | 32 mm³/s |
| Quick-release hotend | No | No | No |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | — | — | 390–390 mm |
| Bed type | Aluminum Substrate Heating Bed with Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Spring Steel Plate | Aluminum Plate Silicone Heated Bed |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 120 °C | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed heater power | — | — | 700 W |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | Hands-Free Dual Sensor Auto Leveling with Auto Z-Offset | Hands-Free Automatic Leveling (Loadcell Sensor) | Loadcell Sensor Integrated into Hotend (Hands-free Auto-leveling) |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosure type | — | — | Fully Enclosed with Active Heating |
| Heated chamber | Yes | No | Yes |
| Max chamber temperature | 60 °C | 65 °C | 65 °C |
| Air filter | — | 3-in-1 Filter (G3 Pre-Filter + H12 HEPA + Activated Carbon) | 3-in-1 (G3 Pre-Filter + H12 HEPA + Coconut Shell Activated Carbon) |
| Internal lighting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC, Carbon Fiber Infused, Glass Fiber Infused | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC, PVA, Carbon Fiber Infused, Glass Fiber Infused, ABS-GF25 | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC, PPS-CF, Carbon Fiber Reinforced Polymers, Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers |
| Multi-material support | Yes | No | No |
| Max spools | 4 | — | — |
| Compatible MM systems | QIDI Box | — | — |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USB | No | No | Yes |
| SD card | No | No | No |
| Onboard storage | 32 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Cloud platforms | — | — | QIDI Studio, Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Remote monitoring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | 4.3-inch Touchscreen (272x480) | 4.3-inch Touch Screen (480x272) | Capacitive Touch Screen (800×480) |
| Screen size | 4.3" | 4.3" | 5" |
| Camera | Low Framerate Camera (Up to 1080P) | Up to 1080P with AI Spaghetti Detection | — |
| Timelapse | Yes | Yes | — |
| AI failure detection | No | Yes | Yes |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | 50–400 µm | 50–400 µm | — |
| Default layer height | 200 µm | 200 µm | — |
| XY accuracy | — | 1 µm | — |
| Z accuracy | — | 1 µm | — |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | 650 W | 630 W | 1350 W |
| Input voltage | 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz | 100-240 VAC, 50/60Hz | 110V / 220-240V AC, 50/60Hz |
| Noise (printing) | — | 50 dB | — |
| Practical & community | |||
| Release date | 2024-03-01 | 2024-03-22 | 2024-09-01 |
| Firmware | Klipper | Klipper | Klipper |