Q2 Combo

How technology savvy are you? The Bambu ecosystem is fairly fool-proof, but the P1S and P2S have some compromises that others do not. If you’re at somewhat technically capable and willing, I’d consider something else. I wouldn’t consider Flashforge due to privacy concerns, which you can read about o

That's tough on the pricing honestly. Personally, I'd go for a CoreXY printer over the bedslingers (e.g. Ender, Neptune, A1 on your list). CoreXY is a bit more complicated but in general better print quality and faster. You don't get too much into expected usage, but are you going to want or 'need'

Kobra S1 was my first ever 3D Printer. Thankfully i know Better now. I understand why people on 3D Printing hate and make fun of Anycubic Printers Im happy with my Snapmaker U1 and am planing to replace the Kobra S1 with P2S Combo or Q2 Combo

They both are excellent printers. I had the same goals- targeting specifically the higher end/higher temp engineering filaments and at the time the Qidi Plus 4 was the best option hands down. It has been a unbeleivably good printer to that end. It virtually eliminated the entire learning curve for h

I own a Prusa (Core One L) and am quite happy with it. Someone will be around shortly to recommend a Bambulab A1. Note that once you step into multi-color or multi-material, single toolhead/nozzle printers waste a LOT of filament, often more than what's used for the printed object(s) in color change

Consider your REAL budget, as well as the size of things you intend to print. PLA and PETG are relatively easy but going beyond those an enclosure can be beneficial along with filters and/or ventilation. A majority of the mid-range printers (I would go with a CoreXY printer over a bed-slinger today

Sounds good. I will definitely keep them in mind. Q2 combo looks interesting. And I like that Sovol explicitly advertises itself as 'Open Source 3D Printer Brand'

Right, that's why I have a Q2 Combo and couldn't be happier with it. I get to have fun modding my printer and I get to know that my printer belongs to me and Qidi can't stop me. Most people wouldn't find the same joy in that and know that Bambu wouldn't get recommend if they locked everyone's 3d pri

I’ve had several brands of printers over the last 10 years. I’m currently running Creality, Bambu, and Qidi. It sounds like you are leaning toward Bambu. If you do go that direction, I’d advise the P1S over the A1 because the CoreXY technology allows for more precision, especially on taller prints.

Qidi Q2 Combo is 999, Bambu Labs with AMS Combo is 1249 The price saving reaally isnt as big as people make out. I never even KNEW Bambu labs was considered like 'Apple' of the 3d printing world, I just saw my mates so I got one. After owning an UP! a Flash Forge, a Creality an Anycubic I can say wi