The catch
QIDI Q1 Pro
No multicolor feeder comes in the box.
Side by side
QIDI Q1 Pro vs QIDI Plus4 guide: Plus4 handles parts that exceed a 245 mm plate
Quick verdict
Save desk space with the Q1 Pro. Go to the Plus4 when your parts outgrow a 245 mm plate.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
QIDI Q1 Pro is the better match for “Keep it on a small desk” and “Check on prints remotely”. QIDI Plus4 is the better match for “Build large parts as a single piece”.
Where this comes from
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
The catch
QIDI Plus4
Expect it to take up more space than a 250 mm printer.
QIDI Q1 Pro
- Why pick it
- Keep it on a small desk
- The catch
- No multicolor feeder comes in the box.
QIDI Plus4
- Why pick it
- Print large parts as one piece
- The catch
- Expect it to take up more space than a 250 mm printer.
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What this page compares
QIDI Q1 Pro against QIDI Plus4, judged on build volume, materials, enclosure and workflow.
This one comes down to build volume first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Build large parts as a single piece
QIDI Q1 Pro lists “The listed build area is 245 × 245 × 240 mm” for build volume, while QIDI Plus4 lists “The listed build area is 305 × 305 × 280 mm”. Treat this as a hard cap on the size or amount that fits in one run. Shape can matter as much as the headline number.
- QIDI Q1 Pro
- Depends
- QIDI Plus4
- Better fit
Check on prints remotely
With a built-in camera and a network app, you can look in on a long print from elsewhere.
- QIDI Q1 Pro
- Better fit
- QIDI Plus4
- Good
Keep it on a small desk
Being compact only counts for something if the build plate still takes the parts you plan to make.
- QIDI Q1 Pro
- Better fit
- QIDI Plus4
- Depends
Turn out functional parts quickly
Both models list “The printer has an enclosed build area. Its recorded material path covers PLA, ABS, and engineering” for materials and enclosure. Both models show the same result for “Materials and enclosure”, so this row won't decide between them.
- QIDI Q1 Pro
- Similar
- QIDI Plus4
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
QIDI Q1 Pro is the better match for “Keep it on a small desk” and “Check on prints remotely”. QIDI Plus4 is the better match for “Build large parts as a single piece”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
One of them covers more of your list
QIDI Plus4 meets 3 of the 3 needs this comparison is built around. QIDI Q1 Pro meets 2 and misses “Build large parts as a single piece”.
How we worked this out
The count uses the current strong and useful fit ratings for these two products. Each need counts once, with no made-up score added on top.
How many models fit “Build large parts as a single piece”
7 of the 23 3d printers checked fit this need. QIDI Plus4 makes the cut. QIDI Q1 Pro does not.
How we worked this out
The count filters every model in the current category for a strong or useful fit on this single need.
Models that handle “Get less warping on ABS prints” and “Build large parts as a single piece”
3 of the 23 3d printers checked handle both “Get less warping on ABS prints” and “Build large parts as a single piece”. QIDI Plus4 makes the cut. QIDI Q1 Pro does not.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Option A
QIDI, Q1 Pro
QIDI Q1 Pro
Inside the enclosure, the build volume is 245 × 245 × 240 mm.
- Best for
- fast functional parts and ABS with less warping
Facts we checked
- The build volume comes to 245 × 245 × 240 mm.
- You get an enclosed print area.
- The comparison covers PLA, ABS and engineering materials.
- Before your first print, read the setup and calibration instructions for the exact model.
Option B
QIDI, Plus4
QIDI Plus4
This enclosed printer has 305 × 305 × 280 mm of build volume.
- Best for
- large one-piece parts and fast functional parts
Facts we checked
- The printer provides 305 × 305 × 280 mm build volume.
- You get an enclosed print area.
- The comparison covers PLA, ABS and engineering materials.
- Before your first print, read the setup and calibration instructions for the exact model.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | QIDI Q1 Pro | QIDI Plus4 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume | The listed build area is 245 × 245 × 240 mm. | The listed build area is 305 × 305 × 280 mm. | Consider this a firm ceiling on the size or amount that fits in a single run. Shape can count as much as the headline number does. |
| Materials and enclosure | The printer has an enclosed build area. Its recorded material path covers PLA, ABS, and engineering. | The printer has an enclosed build area. Its recorded material path covers PLA, ABS, and engineering. | Both models show the same result for “Materials and enclosure”, so this row won't decide between them. |
| Workflow | Check the model-specific setup and calibration instructions. This configuration prints one material at a time. | Check the model-specific setup and calibration instructions. This configuration prints one material at a time. | Both models show the same result for “Workflow”, so this row won't decide between them. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With QIDI Q1 Pro
- If you only print PLA, the heated chamber does not add much.
With QIDI Plus4
- You do not get automatic multicolor hardware with it.
Decision guide
How to decide
The Q1 Pro fits if desk space is tight. The Plus4 fits if a part runs past a 245 mm plate.
The real difference
Active chamber heating and a camera come with each.
What the specs change
Q1 Pro size: 245 by 245 by 240 mm.
The drawback
Plus4 size: 305 by 305 by 280 mm.
What this page can’t tell you
- Build volume alone does not guarantee that an unsupported shape prints.
- Temperature needs can change with the material brand.
- Published speed is a poor basis for comparing print quality.
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
Only 2 of the 23 models checked meet every need here: “Turn out functional parts quickly”, “Get less warping on ABS prints”, and “Build large parts as a single piece”.
2 models fit, out of 23 checkedThe gap in numbers
QIDI Plus4 lists 26 L for computed build volume, 81% more than the 14.4 L on QIDI Q1 Pro.
- QIDI Q1 Pro
- 14.4 L
- QIDI Plus4
- 26 L
- Models with this figure
- 20 of 23
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Turn out functional parts quickly”, “Get less warping on ABS prints”, and “Build large parts as a single piece”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedWe multiply the published X, Y and Z limits to get volume. A part still has to fit along each axis on its own. For context, 20 of 23 models publish comparable figures.
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