The Bambu Lab P1S (prosumer) and Qidi Tech Q2C (entry) come from different brands and sit in different tiers, so this is less a head-to-head than a question of how much printer you need. Note that the P1S has been replaced by the P2S and is no longer sold new. Both are enclosed CoreXY printers with 4-slot multicolor and automatic calibration. The P1S costs $150 more and gets you extra engineering materials (ABS, PA, PA-CF and PC); the Q2C answers with a top speed of 600 mm/s (vs 500) and 11% more build volume.
This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab P2S.
Best for: Makers who need an enclosed printer for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC at prosumer price — now available at clearance pricing after P2S launch.
Full details →First-generation product — recently released, still early days
Best for: Budget makers who primarily print PLA, PETG, and TPU and want a large enclosed CoreXY at $379. Not the right choice if you regularly print ABS, ASA, PA, or PC.
Full details →| Bambu Lab P1S | Qidi Tech Q2C | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | $549 | ★ $399 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Prosumer | Entry |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | ★ 270 × 270 × 256 mm |
| Max Speed | 500 mm/s | ★ 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ✅ 4 slots | ✅ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Jul 5, 2023 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Cycle length | ~335 days | — |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Buy |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Buy |
| Next model | — | — |
The P1S has been replaced by the P2S and is no longer sold new, so there is no release cycle left to time — any unit you find now is leftover or second-hand stock.
The Q2C was released on Jan 14, 2026, 302 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
On timing alone, the Q2C is the safer buy right now — it launched only 302 days ago, while the P1S has already been replaced by the P2S.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Q2C lists at $399 and the P1S at $549 — $150 apart, so the P1S costs 38% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $33 for the P1S versus $21 for the Q2C — the Q2C is both cheaper and roomier, so it wins on value outright.
Buy the Q2C. The P1S has already been replaced by the P2S and is no longer sold new, so it is only worth considering at a clearance price. If the P1S appealed to you, the fair comparison today is the Q2C against the P2S.
Compare Bambu Lab P2S vs Qidi Tech Q2C →
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
Active chamber temperature control enables reliable ABS, ASA, PA, and PC printing without warping.
500 mm/s print speed with Bambu's vibration compensation delivers fast, accurate prints.
With the P2S released, P1S prices are at their lowest — an opportunity for budget-conscious buyers.
270×270×256 mm is larger than the Bambu P2S and X2D at a lower price. The passive enclosure keeps PLA and PETG prints consistent without needing active heating.
The Q2C works with the Qidi Box multi-filament system — up to 4 units can be chained for 16-color printing, sold separately at $228 per unit.
Same rated top speed as Bambu Lab printers, placing it in the fastest tier of consumer FDM printers.