QIDI X-One2
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Description
The QIDI X-One2 is a compact, budget FDM printer from 2018 that QIDI Technology sold as a no-fuss, plug-and-play machine for beginners, schools, and families. It ships fully assembled and is ready to print within 10–15 minutes of unboxing. Its defining trait is a rigid metal frame with a partially enclosed chamber and removable acrylic panels, so you can't accidentally touch the hot bed or nozzle.
The build volume is 150x150x150 mm (some sources list 145x145x145 mm). It runs a Cartesian motion system with a single MK10 direct drive extruder, a 0.4 mm nozzle, and a hotend that reaches 250 °C. The heated aluminum bed climbs to 110 °C, so beyond PLA it handles ABS, PETG, and flexible TPU. Minimum layer height is 50 microns (0.05 mm), with a comfortable print speed around 100 mm/s. You control it through a 3.5-inch color touchscreen, load models from SD card or USB, and there's print recovery after a power loss. There's no auto leveling — the bed is tramming by hand using adjustment knobs.
Advantages
- Ready out of the box — arrives assembled and prints within 10–15 minutes, with no build or lengthy setup required
- Rigid metal frame — the heavy steel structure barely vibrates, so surface quality is solid for the price even at 100 mm/s
- Enclosed chamber — removable acrylic panels trap heat for ABS and shield the hot bed and nozzle, which is handy for kids and classrooms
- Strong bed adhesion — the textured surface grips parts so well that in the 3DToday review the test cube broke before it would peel off
- Clear 3.5-inch touchscreen — readable menus with print progress and a model preview right on the display
- Open ecosystem — print from the bundled QIDI Print (Cura-based) plus Simplify3D and other third-party slicers, with no material lock-in
Disadvantages
- Small build volume — 150x150x150 mm is noticeably tighter than rivals, leaving no room for large models
- No auto leveling — the bed has to be trammed by hand with knobs, which isn't trivial for a first-timer
- Finicky filament loading — the direct drive with its PTFE tube is prone to jamming, so feeding filament takes care
- Rough edges — the plastic rollers and some fasteners aren't durable, the power switch hides behind the cable, and no scraper for removing prints is included
The QIDI X-One2 suits beginners, schools, and anyone who wants an affordable, reliable printer for small models with minimal setup. It's a good fit for printing PLA, ABS, and PETG at home or in a classroom, where simplicity and safety matter more than part size.
Bottom line: for its era and price, the X-One2 is a sturdy entry-level printer with an enclosed chamber and heated bed. The model is now discontinued, but as a first printer it remains an easy, low-maintenance choice.