QIDI Tech Max4 vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
The QIDI Tech Max4 (2026, €1,160) and the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon (2022, €1,199) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, the QIDI Tech Max4 offers more build volume (390×390×340 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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| QIDI Tech Max4 €1,160 | Bambu Lab X1 Carbon €1,199 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 390×390×340 mm 🏆 | 256³ mm |
| Weight | 40 kg | 14.13 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 800 mm/s 🏆 | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 30,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 370 °C 🏆 | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | Bimetal | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 32 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C 🏆 | 110 °C |
| Bed material | PEI | Dual-Sided Textured PEI Plate |
| Auto-leveling | Automatic (load cell) | LIDAR + load cell |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes | Yes |
| AMS type | CFS | standard |
| AMS slots | 4 | 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Camera | Yes () | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | Yes |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | QIDI Studio | Bambu Studio |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 1350 W | 1000 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the QIDI Tech Max4 wins (800 mm/s vs 500 mm/s).
- On price, QIDI Tech Max4 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: QIDI Tech Max4 or Bambu Lab X1 Carbon?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- QIDI Tech Max4 with 390×390×340 mm.