QIDI 3D Printer Lineup 2026: Q2C, Q2, Plus5 and Max4 Explained
QIDI has retired the Q1 Pro, Plus4 and X-Max 3. Here is what the current enclosed CoreXY range looks like and which model suits which workshop.
Checked 2026-10-22. Prices and availability checked on 2026-10-22; they may change.
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A range that has just been reshuffled
QIDI’s store now marks three older machines as discontinued and points buyers to successors: the Q1 Pro is replaced by the Q2, the Plus4 by the Plus5, and the X-Max 3 by the Max4. That leaves four current printers, all enclosed and aimed at hobbyists and small workshops, differing mainly in build volume, heating and price.
Pick by the biggest part you will print, then by how hot you need the nozzle and chamber.
Entry level: Q2C and Q2
The Q2C is described as an entry-level printer with a zero-offset first layer, MET certification and a 270×270×256 mm build volume. It is listed from $349, or $529 as a Combo. The Q2 shares that build volume and adds a 370 °C maximum nozzle temperature, second-generation 65 °C active chamber heating and 3-in-1 air filtration. It is listed from $499, or $649 as a Combo. QIDI’s own comparison with the Q1 Pro it replaces: chamber 60 °C to 65 °C, hotend 350 °C to 370 °C and build volume from 245×245×240 mm to 270×270×256 mm, with the same 600 mm/s toolhead speed and CoreXY motion.
QIDI Q2C
- 270×270×256 mm
- Zero-offset first layer
- MET certified, QIDI Box compatible
QIDI Max4
- 390×390×340 mm
- Active cooling air control
- AI camera, 390×390 mm bed
Large format: Plus5 and Max4
The Plus5 offers 18% more build volume than the Plus4 (320×320×300 mm versus 305×305×280 mm), a 370 °C nozzle, 65 °C active chamber heating, a 120 °C heatbed and a three-stage air filter. It is listed from $749, or $899 as a Combo. The Max4 goes further with 390×390×340 mm, an active cooling air-control system, a 390×390 mm heated bed and an AI camera. It is listed at $1,049 (against $1,149), or $1,199 as a Combo (against $1,299). QIDI’s page says toolhead speed rises from 600 to 800 mm/s versus the X-Max 3.
What “Combo” and the QIDI Box mean
Every current model is listed as compatible with the QIDI Box for multi-colour printing. The Combo editions bundle the printer with that add-on; the Box on its own is listed at $228 (against $299) with a variant for each printer. If you already know you want multi-colour, comparing the Combo price against printer plus Box separately is worthwhile.
Check before you order
Prices above are for the standard China-shipped variants shown first on the store; other regions (for example Brazil) show very different prices, so select your destination on the product page. Stock and promotional prices change often.
Side-by-side comparison
| Q2C | Q2 | Plus5 | Max4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (standard variant) | $349 | $499 | $749 | $1,049 |
| Combo price | $529 | $649 | $899 | $1,199 |
| Build volume (mm) | 270×270×256 | 270×270×256 | 320×320×300 | 390×390×340 |
| Max nozzle | Not stated on page | 370 °C | 370 °C | See product page |
| Replaces | New entry model | Q1 Pro | Plus4 | X-Max 3 |
Strengths on paper
- Clear successor for each retired model
- Four sizes with a $349 starting point
- Shared QIDI Box multi-colour support
- Larger models add camera and air-control features on paper
Watch-outs
- Prices differ widely by shipping region
- Q2C hotend spec not stated on its page
- Combo pricing needs a quick calculation against separate add-ons
- Performance claims are QIDI’s own
FAQ
Should I still buy a Plus4 or Q1 Pro?
Both are marked discontinued on QIDI’s store, with the Plus5 and Q2 named as direct successors.
What is the difference between Q2C and Q2?
Both list 270×270×256 mm. The Q2 page adds a 370 °C nozzle, 65 °C active chamber heating and 3-in-1 air filtration; the Q2C page does not list those.
Is a Combo worth it?
Combos include the multi-colour QIDI Box. Compare the Combo premium ($150–180 on current listings) with the Box’s $228 price on its own.
Which model is best for large parts?
The Max4 has the largest build volume at 390×390×340 mm; the Plus5 is the mid-size option at 320×320×300 mm.
Sources
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