The Plus5 and Q2 are both prosumer-tier printers from Qidi Tech, so the brand and ecosystem question is already settled — this comes down to size, features and price. Both are enclosed CoreXY printers with 4-slot multicolor, a 600 mm/s rated top speed and automatic calibration. The Plus5 costs $250 more and gets you 65% more build volume and extra engineering materials (PPS-CF).
Just released — full support runway ahead
Best for: Makers and small businesses who need a large enclosed build volume for engineering materials at a prosumer price — particularly those printing PA-CF, ABS, and PC at scale.
Full details →Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Best for: Makers and engineers who need reliable printing in ABS, ASA, PA, or carbon-fiber composites and want the best-value enclosed printer under $500.
Full details →| Qidi Tech Plus5 | Qidi Tech Q2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | $749 | ★ $499 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Prosumer | Prosumer |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | ★ 320 × 320 × 300 mm | 270 × 270 × 256 mm |
| Max Speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ✅ 4 slots | ✅ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | ✅ | ✅ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Aug 5, 2026 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Cycle length | ~684 days | ~518 days |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Wait |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Next model | — | — |
The Plus5 was released on Aug 5, 2026, 99 days ago. Its previous release cycle ran about 684 days, so it is 14% of the way through — roughly 585 days before a successor would be due at that pace.
The Q2 was released on Aug 20, 2025, 449 days ago. Its previous release cycle ran about 518 days, so it is 87% of the way through — roughly 69 days before a successor would be due at that pace.
On timing alone, the Plus5 is the safer buy right now — it is only 14% of the way through its expected cycle, while the Q2 is late in its cycle (87% through).
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Q2 lists at $499 and the Plus5 at $749 — $250 apart, so the Plus5 costs 50% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $24 for the Plus5 versus $27 for the Q2 — so the pricier Plus5 actually gives you more build space per dollar.
Our pick for most buyers is the Plus5, for 65% more build volume and extra engineering materials (PPS-CF), plus a higher editor score (8.4 vs 8.2) and better buy-now timing. Go for the Q2 instead if you want to spend less — it is $250 cheaper ($499 vs $749).
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
An 18% larger build volume than the Plus4's 305×305×280 mm, in the same enclosed prosumer class.
A 550 W third-generation chamber heater holds 65°C for PA, PA-CF, ABS, ASA, and PC with minimal warping across the build plate.
Handles high-performance engineering composites including carbon- and glass-fiber reinforced filaments and PPS-CF without a separate hotend upgrade.
The Q2 actively heats the print chamber — not just passively traps heat. This is the key differentiator for reliable ABS, ASA, PA-CF, and PC printing without warping.
Triple-stage filtration removes 99.5% of particulates and VOCs — essential for printing ABS and ASA in a home or office environment.
Handles the full spectrum of engineering filaments including carbon and glass fiber composites without a hotend upgrade.