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Bambu Lab P1S vs QIDI Q2: print cost head-to-head

Side-by-side specs, energy and amortization numbers for the Bambu Lab P1S and the QIDI Q2, plus a quick verdict on the dimensions that move per-part cost.

Specs side by side

Bambu Lab · 2023

Bambu Lab P1S

Price
$699
Average power
150 W
Useful life
25,000 h
Build volume
256 × 256 × 256 mm
Best for
Enthusiasts

QIDI · 2026

QIDI Q2

Price
$549
Average power
250 W
Useful life
25,000 h
Build volume
270 × 270 × 256 mm
Best for
Professionals

Sample calculation

Same input on both columns: 50 g PLA part, 6 h print time, 8% failure rate. Energy cost held at $0.18/kWh, amortization uses each printer's regional price — so both the machine and its price drive the numbers.

Bambu Lab P1S

  • Energy$0.16
  • Amortization$0.17
  • Unit Cost$1.54
  • Final Consumer Price$6.71

QIDI Q2

  • Energy$0.27
  • Amortization$0.13
  • Unit Cost$1.62
  • Final Consumer Price$7.05

Verdict by dimension

  • Cheaper to buy

    QIDI Q2

    QIDI Q2 costs $549 vs $699 for the Bambu Lab P1S — a lower upfront price also means less amortization per print.

  • Cheaper to run

    Bambu Lab P1S

    Bambu Lab P1S draws 150 W on average vs 250 W for the QIDI Q2 — lower power means a smaller energy line in every print.

  • Longer useful life

    Tie

    Both printers land within the noise threshold for this dimension.

  • Larger build volume

    QIDI Q2

    QIDI Q2 ships with 270 × 270 × 256 mm build volume vs 256 × 256 × 256 mm on the Bambu Lab P1S — bigger plates or batched parts fit without splitting.

  • More recent release

    QIDI Q2

    QIDI Q2 is from 2026 while the Bambu Lab P1S is from 2023 — more recent firmware, motion-system and ecosystem updates.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bambu Lab P1S better than the QIDI Q2?
Neither is strictly better — it depends on what you print. The Bambu Lab P1S is cheaper to run, the QIDI Q2 has the larger build volume, and the QIDI Q2 is the more recent release. Match the winner on the dimension you care about most.
What's the difference between the Bambu Lab P1S and the QIDI Q2?
The Bambu Lab P1S is priced at $699 with a 256 × 256 × 256 mm build volume; the QIDI Q2 is $549 with 270 × 270 × 256 mm. Beyond price and volume, they differ in power draw, rated life and release year — see the verdict table above.
Which is cheaper, the Bambu Lab P1S or the QIDI Q2?
The QIDI Q2 is cheaper to buy at $549 vs $699 for the Bambu Lab P1S. Factoring energy and amortization, the Bambu Lab P1S also has the lower per-print running cost — run your own numbers in the calculator to be sure.

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