Bambu Lab
A1
$299.99
QIDI
Based on 128 Reddit mentions
$439.00
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I wouldn't. Ender 3s are everyone's past painful introduction to working endlessly on the printer. Newer models are just - less fiddly in general, although not foolproof. Why not something like a Qidi Q2C or AD5X? Qidi Q2C: https://amzn.to/4k7yApH Ad5X: https://amzn.to/4qLTdKm
wegster in r/3dprinter
January 29, 2026 4:33 PM
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Just buy a brand new Qidi Q2C instead of the X Plus 3 for almost the same price
Lego-Under-Foot in r/3dprinter
April 7, 2026 7:20 PM
5
Any open format like the Bambu A1 will be very limited as to what kind of engineering grade filaments it can print. The strongest filaments work best with a chamber heat of 55 C or higher. That doesn't necessarily mean it needs an actively heated chamber. Throw a blanket or towel on top and most enc
...Futurewolf in r/3dprinter
December 17, 2025 12:18 AM
6
Die Filtersysteme der meisten Drucker sind Alibi-Argumente. Da hängt ein HEPA/AKtivkohle-Filter drin und jeder denkt "Jetzt bin ich sicher". Nur es wird halt vergessen, dass der Filter getauscht werden sollte und dass der Exhaust-Fan auch an sein soll, damit die Luft durch den Filter gezogen wird. U
...uk_uk in r/3DDruck
February 13, 2026 12:43 PM
5
Haha, ich war mir nicht im Klaren, dass mein Qidi Q2c unzuverlässig oder gar kompliziert zu benutzen wäre. Bei dem muss ich nicht in den Lan-Modus wechseln, damit meine Daten nicht durchs Internet fliegen. Ich hab Zugriff aufs darunterliegende Klipper und kann viele Dinge manuell einstellen - oder e
...uk_uk in r/3DDruck
March 9, 2026 9:12 AM
5
Hey, new cosplayer here too. Everyone's budget is different but if you are thinking of cosplay, a 3d printer is a must. Don't go ultra cheap and consider the size before buying. These days I would recommend: Bambu P2S (or P1S if initial budget is a concern) I don't like Bambulab as a company, but th
...JimStas in r/FixMyPrint
December 24, 2025 9:08 AM
5
Only have the Q2, not the Q2C, but I'd say yes. AFAIK, Qidi is supposedly going to sell the chamber heater as an add-on, and in any case the printer is made for chamber heat so you could get a 3. party thing (The transparencies are plastic instead of glass on the C version, but I'd be surprised if t
...phansen101 in r/QidiTech3D
March 31, 2026 8:45 AM
4
If your budget allows for it, I recommend the qidi q2 or q2c over the Elegoo CC. But the CC is the best value you are going to get for CoreXY at the moment.
Plutonium239Mixer in r/3dprinter
January 25, 2026 10:40 PM
4
Ender3 is a QUITE old printer at this point, no matter the revs. Personally I wouldn't get a bedslinger today, but you need to decide actual budget and real 'needs' vs 'nice to haves' to make the decision. A few that are decent options: AD5X: https://amzn.to/4tfYNXi Q2C: https://amzn.to/3OiNltJ Qidi
...wegster in r/3dprinter
February 2, 2026 1:57 PM
4
Here's my list of installed printable mods: https://www.printables.com/model/1490849-qidi-q2-full-width-led-mount https://www.printables.com/model/1475468-qidi-q2-camera-hood-eliminate-led-light-bloomflare https://www.printables.com/model/1494002-qidi-q2-q2c-spool-holder-and-box-hub-bracket https://
...MysticalDork_1066 in r/QidiTech3D
February 11, 2026 4:09 AM
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