How the two machines differ on paper: build volume, process, enclosure, nozzle temperature, launch year and the materials each manufacturer names. This is a specification comparison, not a hands-on test.
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Published specifications don't settle print quality, reliability or noise. Compare the exact configuration, bundled accessories, regional price and support with each manufacturer, and check that the materials you need are supported on the configuration you'd buy.
| Specification | QIDI Plus4 | Bambu Lab X1 Carbon |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | QIDI | Bambu Lab |
| Printing process | FFF | FFF |
| Build envelope (X × Y × Z) | 305 × 305 × 280 mm | 256 × 256 × 256 mm |
| Nominal box volume | 26.05 L | 16.78 L |
| Enclosure | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Maximum nozzle temperature | 370 °C | 300 °C |
| Introduction year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Collection | Listing status only | Historical model |
| Market grouping (editorial) | Desktop | Desktop |
| Materials named by the manufacturer | Not verified | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA |
| Machine dimensions (mm) | 505 × 487 × 550 | 389 × 389 × 457 |
| Machine weight (kg) | 27 | 14.13 |
| Motion System | CoreXY | Not verified |
| Bed Max (°C) | 120 | Not verified |
| Toolhead Speed Max (mm/s) | 600 | 500 |
| Acceleration Max (mm/s²) | 20000 | Not verified |
| Extruder | Direct drive with hardened-steel dual gears | Not verified |
| Air Filter | Activated carbon | Activated carbon |
| Chamber Heating | Active, up to 65 °C | Not verified |
| Manufacturing Ended | Not verified | 2026-03-31 |
| Feature Update Horizon | Not verified | 2027-05-31 |
| Security Patch Horizon | Not verified | 2029-05-31 |
| Parts And Support Horizon | Not verified | 2031-03-31 |
| Chassis | Not verified | Steel |
| Shell | Not verified | Aluminum and glass |
| Hotend | Not verified | All-metal |
| Nozzle Material | Not verified | Hardened steel |
| Extruder Gear Material | Not verified | Hardened steel |
| Nozzle Diameter (mm) | Not verified | 0.4 |
| Optional Nozzle Diameters (mm) | Not verified | 0.2, 0.6, 0.8 |
| Filament diameter (mm) | Not verified | 1.75 |
| Bed Temperature Limit | Not verified | 110 °C at 220 V; 120 °C at 110 V |
| Toolhead Acceleration Max (mm/s²) | Not verified | 20000 |
| Monitoring Camera | Not verified | 1920 × 1080 |
| Surface Measurement | Not verified | Bambu Micro Lidar |
| Filament Odometry | Not verified | Optional with AMS |
| Input Power | Not verified | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; maximum 1000 W at 220 V or 350 W at 110 V |
| Display | Not verified | 5-inch 1280 × 720 touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Not verified | Wi-Fi, Bambu-Bus |
| Storage | Not verified | 4 GB eMMC and microSD card reader |
| Preparation Software | Not verified | Bambu Studio |
CoreXY filament printer with a 305 × 305 × 280 mm build volume.
The comparison specifies independent chamber heating up to 65 °C. Chamber temperature and nozzle temperature are separate limits; material selection still depends on the filament and its processing requirements.
Full sourced profileEnclosed X1-series filament printer with a 300°C hotend.
The technical sheet specifies hardened-steel extrusion gears and nozzle, an activated-carbon filter, lidar and a chamber camera. Filament odometry is an AMS-dependent option. The quoted 32 mm³/s hotend flow was measured using Bambu ABS at 280 °C on a 150 × 150 mm single-wall model; it is not a general flow guarantee for every filament.
Full sourced profile