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QIDI Q1 Pro
Discontinued compact enclosed CoreXY with a 60 °C heated chamber, 350 °C hotend and 600 mm/s top speed
Best for Buyers evaluating used unitsBest for Compact ABS and ASA printingBest for Existing owners looking up specsBest for Klipper users
Overview
The QIDI Q1 Pro is a compact enclosed CoreXY printer with a 245 x 245 x 240 mm build volume, a 350 °C hotend, a 120 °C bed and 60 °C active chamber heating. QIDI has discontinued it and names the Q2 as its direct replacement.
What it is
The QIDI Q1 Pro is a compact, enclosed CoreXY printer that brought active chamber heating to a lower price point. QIDI's product page now states that the model has been discontinued and is no longer in production, with spare parts and support still available for existing owners. The store listing is marked sold out, and QIDI names the QIDI Q2 as its direct replacement.
Key specs that matter
From QIDI's official product page:
- Build volume: 245 x 245 x 240 mm.
- Motion: up to 600 mm/s toolhead speed and up to 20,000 mm/s² acceleration.
- Temperatures: up to 350 °C at the nozzle and 120 °C at the bed.
- Chamber: 60 °C active chamber heating.
- Leveling: full automatic calibration.
- Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi module and USB 2.0 flash drive storage.
- Screen: 4.3 inch 272 x 480 touchscreen.
- Firmware: Klipper-based, according to QIDI's product page.
Who it suits
The Q1 Pro made sense for buyers who wanted to print ABS, ASA and other engineering materials on a smaller desk than a 300 mm class printer requires. A heated chamber and a 350 °C hotend are unusual features at its former price. Owners who already have one can continue to rely on QIDI for spare parts and support, according to the discontinuation notice.
Because it is no longer made, this page is mainly useful for people evaluating a used unit, leftover reseller stock, or comparing it with the Q2.
What to know before buying
QIDI's last listed price was $499 (regular $599), but the printer could not be ordered from the official store when checked. Any new unit would come from a third-party seller, so confirm warranty terms before paying.
The successor, the QIDI Q2, was listed at $499 for the base printer and $649 for the Q2 Combo with the QIDI Box multi-color unit. QIDI lists it with a larger 270 x 270 x 256 mm build volume, a 370 °C nozzle and second-generation chamber heating up to 65 °C, with the same 600 mm/s and 20,000 mm/s² motion figures. For most new buyers, the Q2 is the more sensible comparison point.
The Q1 Pro has no official multi-color system, so single-color printing is the realistic expectation. QIDI's own page also describes the Wi-Fi inconsistently (a 2.4 GHz module in the spec table and Wi-Fi 6 in a feature section), so plan around 2.4 GHz until you confirm otherwise.
When judging a used Q1 Pro, ask the seller about the condition of the hotend, the build plate and the chamber heater, since these are the parts that work hardest on high-temperature filaments. QIDI's statement that spare parts remain available is useful here, but check current part availability on the official store before you commit. Also confirm that the unit includes its original build plate and accessories, because replacing them adds to the real purchase price.
Specifications
| Type | FDM |
|---|---|
| Price | Check current price |
| Build volume | 245×245×240 mm |
| Max speed | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | No |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, USB flash drive |
| Noise | Not listed |
| Release year | 2024 |
Pros and cons
Pros
- Active 60 °C chamber heating in a compact enclosed frame helps with ABS, ASA and other warp-prone materials.
- A 350 °C hotend and 120 °C bed support many engineering and filled filaments.
- Published 600 mm/s speed and 20,000 mm/s² acceleration match QIDI's newer models.
- QIDI says spare parts and support remain available for existing owners after discontinuation.
- The 245 x 245 x 240 mm build volume fits most functional parts on a smaller footprint.
Cons
- QIDI has discontinued the Q1 Pro, and the official store lists it as sold out.
- There is no official multi-color system, unlike the successor Q2 Combo with the QIDI Box.
- The successor Q2 offers a larger build volume and hotter nozzle at the same listed price.
- The 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi module may be less convenient on networks that only broadcast 5 GHz.
- The 4.3 inch touchscreen is small compared with the 5 inch screens on QIDI's larger printers.
Frequently asked questions
Is the QIDI Q1 Pro discontinued?
Yes. QIDI's product page says the model has been discontinued and is no longer in production. Spare parts and support remain available for existing owners.
What replaced the QIDI Q1 Pro?
QIDI names the Q2 as the direct replacement. It has a 270 x 270 x 256 mm build volume, a 370 °C nozzle and chamber heating up to 65 °C, and was listed at $499 when checked.
Can the Q1 Pro print ABS and ASA?
Yes, it is designed for them. It has an enclosure with 60 °C active chamber heating, a 350 °C hotend and a 120 °C bed.
Does the Q1 Pro support multi-color printing?
No official multi-color unit is listed for the Q1 Pro. If you want multi-color, the Q2 Combo bundles the printer with the QIDI Box.
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Verdict
The Q1 Pro is worth considering only as a used or leftover unit with a clear warranty, mainly for compact engineering-filament printing. New buyers should look at the QIDI Q2, which QIDI names as the direct replacement.
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