Creality K2 Pro vs Qidi Q2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality K2 Pro costs $799 and the Qidi Q2 costs $449, so the Qidi Q2 is $350 cheaper. The Qidi Q2 has a published review score and ranks #5 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget. Pick the Qidi Q2 for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS. The Qidi Q2 wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Qidi Q2 wins 2 of 5 points we can measure (2 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| K2 Pro | Q2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $799 | $449 | Q2 |
| Warranty | 12 months | 1 year | Tie |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm | 270 x 270 x 256 mm | K2 Pro |
| Top print speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | Tie |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 370°C | Q2 |
- You care most about build volume (300 x 300 x 300 mm vs 270 x 270 x 256 mm)
- Best for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget
- You want to spend less (saves $350)
- You care most about max nozzle temp (370°C vs 300°C)
- Best for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS
- Build volume
- 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
300 mm heated chamber printer with optional 4 color CFS
Full Creality K2 Pro review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 270 x 270 x 256 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Optional QIDI Box
- Enclosure
- Yes
Enclosed printer with a 65 C heated chamber for nylon and PC
Full Qidi Q2 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Creality K2 Pro | Qidi Q2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $449 |
| 3 year cost | $799 | $449 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.2/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #47 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 12 months (Creality store badge; exact terms not stated) | 1 year, 14 day no reason return, 30 day price match (Qidi store) |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) | 270 x 270 x 256 mm (Qidi) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration; about 300 mm/s typical for PLA and ABS (Qidi) |
| Multi color | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); single nozzle, so color changes purge filament | Optional QIDI Box (Combo) for up to 4 filaments; Tom's Hardware had repeated jams with it and found it better as a dryer |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 60 C (Creality); All3DP printed ASA at 60 C with no noticeable warping | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 65 C and HEPA plus carbon filtration (Qidi, TechRadar) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto leveling plus AI camera calibration (Creality) | Yes, hands free leveling with a load cell in the hotend (Qidi) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Creality) | 370 C (Qidi); Tom's Hardware confirmed it reached 370 C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Creality) | Yes, up to 120 C with a dual sided textured PEI plate (Qidi, TechRadar) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA CF, PA CF, PPA CF (Creality) | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC and carbon or glass fiber blends (Qidi) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive; Creality Cloud app (Creality) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, QIDI Cloud (Qidi; the store page lists 2.4 GHz in the spec table and 2.4 and 5 GHz in its FAQ) |
| Camera | Yes, two AI cameras, one for monitoring and one for calibration (Creality). All3DP notes the nozzle camera has no live view | Yes, up to 1080p with timelapse and AI spaghetti detection (Qidi) |
| Noise | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB but still found the fans noisy | No dB figure; Tom's Hardware called it quite loud, mostly from the box and filament cutter |
| Assembly | Ready to print after unpacking and installing the touchscreen (Creality); The Gadgeteer needed a helper to unbox it | Not checked |
| Weight | 23.7 kg net (Creality) | 18.1 kg net, 23.5 kg shipped; 402 x 438 x 494 mm (Qidi) |
| Best for | big enclosed prints on a mid range budget | makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS |
| Skip if | you want the quietest, most polished printer | multi color printing is your main goal |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Creality K2 Pro
- All3DP: Called it difficult to find fault with. ASA printed at a 60 C chamber with no noticeable warping, PLA and PETG printed with the door closed and the CFS handled hundreds of color changes. Downsides were layer inconsistency, weaker rear left overhangs, purge waste and long pre print calibration when enabled. Source
- The Gadgeteer: Measured about 46 dB but still called the fans noisy. A chainmail print finished with some artifacts where the K2 failed, a full bed helmet printed well and CFS multi color prints had clean lines. Setup needed a helper. Source
Qidi Q2
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Ran for about six months with no issues. Scored 29 of 30 in print tests with an average XY error of 0.128 mm. First layer never needed manual adjustment. Source
- Tom's Hardware: Reached 370 C nozzle, 120 C bed and 65 C chamber. Printed PA11 CF, PC and ABS-GF parts without warping. The QIDI Box jammed repeatedly and fed only one filament in multi color tests. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality K2 Pro or the Qidi Q2?
The Qidi Q2 has a published review score and ranks #5 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget. Pick the Qidi Q2 for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS.
Which is cheaper?
The Qidi Q2 at $449, versus $799 for the Creality K2 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the K2 Pro and the Q2?
Build volume: 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) on the K2 Pro, 270 x 270 x 256 mm (Qidi) on the Q2. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) on the K2 Pro, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration; about 300 mm/s typical for PLA and ABS (Qidi) on the Q2. Multi color: Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2 Pro, Optional QIDI Box (Combo) for up to 4 filaments; Tom's Hardware had repeated jams with… on the Q2.
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