The Q2C (entry) and Plus5 (prosumer) are a step-up decision within Qidi Tech's lineup: same ecosystem, different class of machine. Both are enclosed CoreXY printers with 4-slot multicolor, a 600 mm/s rated top speed and automatic calibration. The Plus5 costs $350 more and gets you 65% more build volume and extra engineering materials (ABS, PA, PA-CF, PC and 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 →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 →| Qidi Tech Plus5 | Qidi Tech Q2C | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | $749 | ★ $399 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Prosumer | Entry |
| 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 | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Cycle length | ~684 days | — |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Buy |
| 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 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.
Both are early enough in their cycles that timing should not decide this one. The Plus5 has roughly 585 days of runway on past cadence and the Q2C launched 302 days ago. Pick on features and price.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Q2C lists at $399 and the Plus5 at $749 — $350 apart, so the Plus5 costs 88% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $24 for the Plus5 versus $21 for the Q2C — the Q2C is the better value per litre as well.
Our pick for most buyers is the Plus5, for 65% more build volume and extra engineering materials (ABS, PA, PA-CF, PC and PPS-CF), plus a higher editor score (8.4 vs 8.1). Go for the Q2C instead if you want to spend less — it is $350 cheaper ($399 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.
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.