Bambu Lab A1 vs QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
Full 2026 comparison: side-by-side specs and data-driven verdict.
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| Specifications | Bambu Lab A1 €399 | QIDI Tech Q1 Pro €449 |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 256³ mm 🏆 | 245×245×240 mm |
| Weight | 8.3 kg | 17 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 350 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | stainless steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 28 mm³/s | 35 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | load cell + auto mesh | auto mesh + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | lite | — |
| AMS slots | 4 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Bambu Studio | Qidi Studio (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 48 dB 🏆 | 65 dB |
| Power | 1300 W | 650 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech Q1 Pro wins.
- On price, Bambu Lab A1 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab A1 or QIDI Tech Q1 Pro?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Bambu Lab A1 with 256³ mm.