Picked for one job

ABS printing: best 3D printer

Top pick

QIDI Q1 Pro

QIDI Q1 Pro

Compact parts suit Q1 Pro, while large parts and color suit K2 Plus.

Why it suits this job

  • The build volume comes to 245 × 245 × 240 mm.
  • The print area comes enclosed.
The catch
No multicolor feeder comes in the box.
Go with Creality K2 Plus Combo if
the documented difference that matters more to you is its build volume, 350 × 350 × 350 mm
More reasons we picked it
  • The comparison covers PLA, ABS and engineering materials.
  • Before the first print, review the setup and calibration steps for the specific model.

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Q1 Pro is the fit for compact parts, and K2 Plus is for large parts and color.

Guide updated , Product data updated , Amazon.com / United States

By the numbers

What the data shows

What we found across the 3D printers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.

How many fit

10 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “Get less warping on ABS prints”.

10 models fit, out of 23 checked
Show the facts and the math
Models in the comparison
23 models
Sources
2 covering these models
Product data updated

How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Get less warping on ABS prints”. A need with no documented match is not counted.

The facts and sources behind each product in this recommendation
ProductNeeds it meetsFacts we checkedSources
QIDI Q1 Pro
  • Get less warping on ABS prints
  • The build volume comes to 245 × 245 × 240 mm.
  • You get an enclosed print area.
  • The comparison covers PLA, ABS and engineering materials.
Creality K2 Plus ComboNone of these needs is a documented match
  • Build volume reaches 350 × 350 × 350 mm.
  • You get an enclosed print area.
  • The comparison covers PLA, ABS and engineering materials.

Decision guide

How to choose for this job

Q1 Pro for compact parts, K2 Plus for large parts and color.

01

Where the choice turns

A heated chamber does not make ventilation unnecessary. Both printers are enclosed and actively heat the chamber, with Q1 Pro reaching 60 C and K2 Plus also reaching 60 C.

02

QIDI Q1 Pro takes the lead

Inside an enclosed print area, the build volume is 245 × 245 × 240 mm.

03

Who should choose the alternative

Creality K2 Plus Combo is the one to choose if the difference that matters more to you is its build volume, 350 × 350 × 350 mm.

Check these before you buy

  • Largest part along each axis
  • Nozzle that your filament demands
  • Fresh air and enclosure
  • Multicolor feeder gear
  • Working footprint

What this page can’t tell you

  • A part that fits within the build volume may still fail if the shape has no support.
  • Each material brand can set its own temperature requirements.
  • Quality cannot be compared straight from listed speeds.

2 options

The top pick and the alternatives

01
QIDI Q1 Pro

QIDI, Q1 Pro

QIDI Q1 Pro

Inside the enclosure, the build volume is 245 × 245 × 240 mm.

Top pick iffast functional parts and ABS with less warping

Key facts

  • The build volume comes to 245 × 245 × 240 mm.
  • You get an enclosed print area.

The catch

No multicolor feeder comes in the box.

02
Creality K2 Plus Combo

Creality, K2 Plus Combo

Creality K2 Plus Combo

An enclosed print area surrounds a 350 × 350 × 350 mm build volume.

Pick this instead ifthe documented difference that matters more to you is its build volume, 350 × 350 × 350 mm

Key facts

  • Build volume reaches 350 × 350 × 350 mm.
  • You get an enclosed print area.

The catch

Compared with a 256 mm printer, the big chassis takes up far more room.

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Pick this instead if

Creality K2 Plus Combo

Creality K2 Plus Combo

the documented difference that matters more to you is its build volume, 350 × 350 × 350 mm

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