Creality K1 vs QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
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The Creality K1 (2023, €599) and the QIDI Tech Q1 Pro (2024, €449) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The QIDI Tech Q1 Pro is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 150 (~25%) versus the other.
On the technical side, the QIDI Tech Q1 Pro offers more build volume (245×245×240 mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Creality K1 €599 | QIDI Tech Q1 Pro €449 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 220×220×250 mm | 245×245×240 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 12.5 kg | 17 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 350 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | brass | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s | 35 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh + strain gauge | auto mesh + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | — | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Creality Print | Qidi Studio (OrcaSlicer fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | 65 dB 🏆 |
| Power | 350 W 🏆 | 650 W |
Verdict
- On price, QIDI Tech Q1 Pro is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Creality K1 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?
- QIDI Tech Q1 Pro with 245×245×240 mm.