Qidi Max4 vs Qidi Q2
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Qidi Max4 costs $1,049 and the Qidi Q2 costs $449, so the Qidi Q2 is $600 cheaper. The Qidi Q2 scores higher in our ranking (8.2 vs 6.8 out of 10). Pick the Qidi Max4 for makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends. Pick the Qidi Q2 for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS. The Qidi Max4 wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Qidi Max4 wins 3 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Max4 | Q2 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,049 | $449 | Q2 |
| Build volume | 390 x 390 x 340 mm | 270 x 270 x 256 mm | Max4 |
| Top print speed | 800 mm/s | 600 mm/s | Max4 |
| Max nozzle temp | 370°C | 370°C | Tie |
| Release year | 2026 | 2025 | Max4 |
- You care most about build volume (390 x 390 x 340 mm vs 270 x 270 x 256 mm)
- You care most about top print speed (800 mm/s vs 600 mm/s)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025)
- Best for makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends
- You want to spend less (saves $600)
- Best for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS
- Build volume
- 390 x 390 x 340 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 800 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Optional QIDI Box
- Enclosure
- Yes
Big 390 mm enclosed CoreXY with 65 C chamber for engineering filament
Full Qidi Max4 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
| Qidi Max4 | Qidi Q2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049 | $449 |
| 3 year cost | $1,049 | $449 |
| Our score | 6.8/10 | 8.2/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #22 | #5 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | 1 year, 14 day no reason return, 30 day price match (Qidi store) |
| Build volume | 390 x 390 x 340 mm (Qidi, AndroidPCtv) | 270 x 270 x 256 mm (Qidi) |
| Print speed | Up to 800 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s2 acceleration, 40 mm3/s flow (Qidi); AndroidPCtv printed a PLA Benchy in 18 minutes | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration; about 300 mm/s typical for PLA and ABS (Qidi) |
| Multi color | Optional QIDI Box, up to 16 filaments with 4 boxes (Qidi); Nikktech found multi color prints wasted about 9 times the filament used in the models | 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, enclosed with 65 C active chamber heating and G3, H12 HEPA and carbon filter (Qidi) | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 65 C and HEPA plus carbon filtration (Qidi, TechRadar) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, load cell sensor in the hotend (Qidi) | Yes, hands free leveling with a load cell in the hotend (Qidi) |
| Max nozzle temp | 370 C, 0.4 mm bimetal nozzle (Qidi) | 370 C (Qidi); Tom's Hardware confirmed it reached 370 C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 C, double sided PEI plate (Qidi, AndroidPCtv) | Yes, up to 120 C with a dual sided textured PEI plate (Qidi, TechRadar) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, carbon and glass fiber blends, PPS-CF (Qidi) | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PA, PC and carbon or glass fiber blends (Qidi) |
| Connectivity | Dual band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive, QIDI Cloud (Qidi) | 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, 1080p with AI spaghetti detection (Qidi) | Yes, up to 1080p with timelapse and AI spaghetti detection (Qidi) |
| Noise | About 56 dB normal, 62 dB with Polar Cooler, 65 dB with the QIDI Box (AndroidPCtv) | No dB figure; Tom's Hardware called it quite loud, mostly from the box and filament cutter |
| Weight | 40 kg (46.5 kg Combo); 558 x 578 x 612 mm (Qidi) | 18.1 kg net, 23.5 kg shipped; 402 x 438 x 494 mm (Qidi) |
| Assembly | n/a | Not checked |
| Best for | makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends | makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS |
| Skip if | you want a quiet printer or have little space | 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
Qidi Max4
- AndroidPCtv (90%): PLA Benchy in 18 minutes with clean layers. A three filament keychain took about 14 hours versus about 2 hours in one filament. Noise about 56 dB, 62 dB with Polar Cooler and 65 dB with QIDI Box. Source
- Nikktech: Golden Award. Called its prints the smoothest the reviewer had tested. Multi color prints wasted roughly 9 times the filament needed for the models. Software glitches blocked timelapse recording. 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 Qidi Max4 or the Qidi Q2?
The Qidi Q2 scores higher in our ranking (8.2 vs 6.8 out of 10). Pick the Qidi Max4 for makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends. Pick the Qidi Q2 for makers printing engineering filaments like nylon, PC and ABS.
Which is cheaper?
The Qidi Q2 at $449, versus $1,049 for the Qidi Max4, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Max4 and the Q2?
Build volume: 390 x 390 x 340 mm (Qidi, AndroidPCtv) on the Max4, 270 x 270 x 256 mm (Qidi) on the Q2. Print speed: Up to 800 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s2 acceleration, 40 mm3/s flow (Qidi); AndroidPCtv printed a… on the Max4, 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: Optional QIDI Box, up to 16 filaments with 4 boxes (Qidi); Nikktech found multi color… on the Max4, Optional QIDI Box (Combo) for up to 4 filaments; Tom's Hardware had repeated jams with… on the Q2.
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