Bambu Lab P1P vs QIDI X-Plus 4
Is the Bambu Lab P1P better than the QIDI X-Plus 4 for you?
Property
Bambu Lab P1P
QIDI X-Plus 4
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Getting StartedEssential features for beginners
Setup TimeTime to get to first print
15 minutes
15 minutes
Auto Bed LevelingRemoves 80% of print issues and manual leveling
Yes
Yes
MatterManifest CompatibleReady for print files from Catalog and AutoSlicer
No
No
What You Can PrintBuild volume and material capabilities
Build VolumeLarger build volume = bigger prints
256 × 256 × 256 mm
305 × 305 × 280 mm
Max Nozzle TemperatureHigher temperature = more material options
300°C
360°C
Max Bed TemperatureHigher bed temperature = better adhesion
120°C
100°C
Max Print SpeedFastest the printer is able to move
500 mm/s
600 mm/s
Average Print SpeedGeneral printing speed = prints take less time
200 mm/s
60 mm/s
PLA PlasticBasic plastic, most color options, best for beginners
Yes
Yes
PETGStronger than PLA, good for functional parts
Yes
Yes
TPUFlexible rubber-like material
Yes
Yes
ABSStrong and heat resistant, needs enclosure
No
Yes
ASAUV resistant, good for outdoor parts
No
Yes
NylonVery strong, needs high temperatures
No
Yes
Ease of UseUser-friendly features and ease of operation
Direct DriveFiner filament control, improves overall printing quality
Yes
Yes
Filament SensorPrevents print from continuing when filament runs out
Yes
Yes
WiFi PrintingStart prints from your computer
Yes
Yes
EnclosedSealed environment for better temperature control, fumes and noise reduction
No
Yes
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced capabilities and customization
Multi-MaterialPrint with multiple colors/materials
AMS (Automatic Material System)
No
CameraMonitor prints remotely
Real-time monitoring and time-lapse recording
No
DesignCoreXY = faster, Bed Slinger = simpler, Delta = tall prints
CoreXY
CoreXY
Technical SpecsPerformance and build characteristics
Max Printing AccelerationHigher acceleration = faster printing
20000 mm/s²
20000 mm/s²
Print Bed SurfaceSurface type affects print adhesion
PEI
PEI
EcosystemOpen ecosystems work with 3rd party software and parts for easier maintenance
Closed Source
Closed Source
Cost & ValuePrice and overall value
SeriesHigher series usually means newer/better features
P1
X
Release DateWhen the printer was first released
December 2022
June 2023
PriceThe retail price of the printer
$699
$799