Bambu Lab X2D vs. Qidi Q2
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Qidi Q2 has the larger build volume (270 × 270 × 256 mm).
- According to the manufacturer, the Bambu Lab X2D is faster (up to 1,000 mm/s). In practice, though, print time depends heavily on material and settings.
- The Qidi Q2 reaches higher nozzle temperatures (370 °C), which makes it better suited to engineering filaments.
| Bambu Lab X2D | Qidi Q2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €400 to €800 | €400 to €800 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | from €629 (As of 7 Oct 2026) | €499 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 65 °C |
| Build volume | 256 × 256 × 260 mm (17 l) | 270 × 270 × 256 mm (18.7 l) |
| Dimensions | 392 × 406 × 478 mm | 402 × 438 × 494 mm |
| Weight | 16.25 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 1,000 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 370 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Extruder | Two nozzles with mechanical switching in the print head, PMSM servo motor, integrated filament cutter | Direct drive with hardened steel gears and filament sensor |
| Calibration | automatic, dynamic flow calibration, optional Vision Encoder | automatic via load cell in the hotend |
| Multi-colour printing | yes, 2 nozzles for two materials; more colours with AMS | optional with QIDI Box (4 colours per box, up to 16 colours with four boxes) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, PPA, CF/GF filaments | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, CF/GF filaments |
| Camera | yes, 1080p live camera and 1600×1200 toolhead camera | yes, up to 1080p with timelapse |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 and 5 GHz), USB, app | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), LAN, USB |
| Display | 5-inch touchscreen (1280×720) | 4.3-inch touchscreen (480×272) |
Who is which one suitable for?
Bambu Lab X2D
Users who want to combine two materials, such as model and soluble support material, in a compact enclosure.
- Two nozzles reduce purge waste with support material and colour changes
- Actively heated chamber up to 65 °C
Qidi Q2
Users who want to print engineering filaments in a heated chamber and use Klipper firmware.
- Actively heated chamber up to 65 °C and hotend up to 370 °C
- Three-stage air filter (pre-filter, HEPA H12, activated carbon)
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