QIDI Q1 Pro 3D Printer, 600mm/s High-Speed Fully Auto Leveling 3D Printers with Camera, 60℃ Chamber Heat, Support 350°C Printing, Tangle Detection, Printing Size 245 * 245 * 240mm

This printer outperforms many others in its price category. Setup is simple, usage is simple, and results are great. It's fast, versatile, and so far, reliable. Not had to deal with customer support yet but I've heard only good things about them.Compared to other enclosed printers, it's much more affordable. Prints PLA beautifully, I'm yet to use other filaments.Using OrcaSlicer, it's a breeze to get going, and there's plenty of mods / upgrades that the community has made to improve this printer.If you buy the Q1 Pro, print a lid riser. The lid is made out of a clear acrylic, and when printing, the cable snake that attaches to the print head can scratch the lid. There's a few lid risers on Printables that you can print to eliminate this issue entirely, although the issue is purely cosmetic.

I’ve been using the Qidi Q1 Pro for a while now, and while it certainly has its strengths, there are a few key issues that keep it from being a great 3D printer straight out of the box. I’d describe it as a “diamond in the rough” — capable of excellent results, but not without some frustration getting there.Let’s start with the setup experience, which is where the Q1 Pro really stumbles. One of the biggest issues I faced was the bed levelling process. Although it advertises some level of auto-levelling functionality, in practice, I had to do a fair bit of manual adjustment to get the bed dialled in properly. This involved quite a bit of trial and error, which is not what you want when you’re expecting a relatively hassle-free setup. For beginners, this could be discouraging. For experienced users, it’s more of a mild annoyance, but still disappointing given the price point and Qidi’s reputation.Once the bed was level and the printer properly calibrated, things improved significantly. The actual printing experience is generally smooth and satisfying. The user interface is clean and easy to navigate, both on the touchscreen and in the slicing software. Qidi’s slicer is a pleasant surprise — intuitive, well laid out, and packed with sensible defaults that work well out of the box. It doesn’t try to overwhelm you with too many advanced settings, but still allows room for fine-tuning when needed.In terms of performance, the Q1 Pro is fast — noticeably faster than many of the other printers I’ve used in this price range. What’s more impressive is that it maintains high print quality at those speeds. The tolerances are tight and consistent, which makes it a great choice for functional prints or mechanical parts where precision is key. I’ve been able to produce parts with snug fits and smooth surfaces with minimal post-processing.However, speed and accuracy come at a cost — and that cost is noise. The Q1 Pro is not a quiet machine. Even when printing simple models, it’s noticeably loud. The fans run aggressively, and the stepper motors produce a fair bit of vibration and mechanical noise. If you’re working in a shared space or have your printer in a home office, the noise can be a real distraction. This isn’t a deal-breaker for everyone, but it’s definitely something to consider depending on where you plan to use it.Build quality is decent. The enclosure feels sturdy and well put together, and the internal layout is clean. I appreciate the attention to cable management and the quality of materials used, but again, it’s let down by the need for manual tweaks right away. It feels like a well-built machine that still needs a bit of extra polish from a user experience standpoint.To sum it all up: the Qidi Q1 Pro can be a great printer, but it doesn’t reach that level straight away. You’ll need to spend some time manually levelling the bed and fine-tuning before you get consistent results. After that, it becomes a fast, accurate, and fairly easy-to-use machine — assuming you don’t mind the noise. If Qidi had focused more on truly delivering a hassle-free setup experience and quiet operation, this could have easily been a 4- or even 5-star printer. As it stands, it’s a solid 3-star: good, but not great.

This printer was bought as an upgrade from my old Ender 3, as I wanted something enclosed with the ability to print materials other than PLA. Whilst I loved the seemingly infinite customisation that the Ender 3 community provided, I felt that there came a point whereby printable mods only took my 3d printing game so far.I opted for the Qidi over the Bambu P1P and Creality K1C primarily over price (£329 at the time of writing), but I did my research and was keen to avoid the poor support of Creality (which I had experienced with the Ender) although I understand that the P1P and the P1S are still the gold standard. What I should mention is that I actually purchased the Adventurer 5M immediately before the Qidi as it was also a strong contender, however it was ket down massively by its poor wifi connectivity which was a huge selling point for me.Out of the box, the Qidi did not disappoint; it was well packaged, came with a full suite of accessories (but no snips I might add!) and excellent instructions. I'd set it up, connected to WiFi and started printing the first item within ten minutes, with a perfect result! I honestly cannot fault the quality and speed of this printer, although frustratingly it is set to auto-bed level prior to every print, so I'll need to figure out a way to do that shortly.Size-wise it's obviously bigger than the Ender 3 'bed-slinger' but comparable to the P1P and K1C, broadly in the region of 50cm x 50cm x 50cm. The build volume is comparable to the other leaders in the field, so I've no qualms with my choice in that regard.The build quality is sturdy, definitely equal to the Adventurer 5M, although there is more plastic within the structure which gives it more of a 'consumer-led' or appliance-like feel to the printer over the likes of its competitors, which look like a frame which has been infilled with panels. Overall, I think it looks the part, and the enclosure works well to maintain temperatures, although the display handily prompts you to suggest opening the top cover when printing with PLA to avoid a build up of heat and therefore warping of any printed parts.In summary, I've enjoyed printing numerous items since owning the Qidi, each time the prints have been perfect and the speed has been a massive step-change compared to the Ender 3. If you're in a similar position to myself and wondering whether to buy the Qidi Q1 Pro or one of its competitors, I'd go with the Qidi every time.

I was using fillament as recomended but on the scaond print, the nozel blocked up. In 6 prints not one printed correctly due to issues with the nozel.I conacted Qidi support and it took three days to reply. When they did eventually reply, the answer had absolutelly nothing to do with the quetion.I also discovered that if you want to buy replacment parts, you can't. Some of the parts are only available in the US and they won't ship to the UK. I asked support why this was, and they never replied.Basicall, stear clear of this kit.