Bambu Lab A1 Mini vs QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
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The Bambu Lab A1 Mini (2023, €299) and the QIDI Tech Q1 Pro (2024, €449) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Bambu Lab A1 Mini is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 150 (~33%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech Q1 Pro is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Bambu Lab A1 Mini supports multicolor (AMS).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Bambu Lab A1 Mini €299 | QIDI Tech Q1 Pro €449 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 180³ mm | 245×245×240 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 5.5 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 | 80 °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 | 150 W 🏆 | 650 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech Q1 Pro wins.
- On price, Bambu Lab A1 Mini is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Bambu Lab A1 Mini 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.