BIQU CryoGrip Pro Glacier vs Frostbite

Who this comparison is for

This page is for Bambu Lab owners choosing between the two CryoGrip Pro surfaces in the 256 × 256 mm size, which BIQU sells "For Bambulab X2D, P1, P2, X1, A1." We compare the Glacier plate and the standard Frostbite plate, not the matte orange Frostbite, which BIQU sells as a separate color option. BIQU also sells both surfaces in 180 × 180 mm for the A1 mini, 350 × 325 mm for the H2D and H2S, and 330 × 320 mm for the H2C and A2L, and it sells both surfaces in sizes for Prusa and other printers on a separate listing. If you own an Ender-3, see BIQU CryoGrip Glacier vs Creality PEI for Ender-3, which covers the same Glacier surface in that size. The surface guidance below applies across those sizes, but printer fit and plate detection differ, so check the size option against your printer before you buy. If you're still choosing between surface types, see our textured vs smooth build surfaces guide, and for more plates, the build plate shortlist.

How we compared them

This is a research-based comparison. Every figure below comes from BIQU's store pages and the BIGTREETECH Wiki, listed in the sources, and printer fit comes from our compatibility records, which are built from those pages. We haven't printed on either plate, so nothing here is a measured result of ours. Where BIQU describes its own product, such as "100% adhesion without glue or high heat," we label it as the maker's claim.

Both plates come from the same maker, so their temperatures are stated the same way, as the bed temperature at which BIQU says each filament grips. BIQU publishes no adhesion test, energy figures, or wear data for either surface, so there's no test table on this page.

Side-by-side specs

Surface texture and finish

Both plates use the same base: BIQU describes a double-sided, 7-layer composite on high-magnetic spring steel, and for Glacier a "porous oleophobic polymer coating" on a 580HV steel base. The surfaces differ in texture, and that's the main thing you'll see on your prints.

• Glacier. BIQU calls it a "smooth fine texture," and BIGTREETECH says it gives a "smoother, more refined bottom layer than traditional PEI plates."
• Frostbite. BIGTREETECH says it has a "more aggressive textured surface than Glacier" and "produces a more defined bottom-layer texture than Glacier, adding subtle depth and visual character to your prints."

BIQU's store page also advises avoiding "excessive PLA Silk filaments on Glacier to prevent surface marks," which it calls "normal and non-damaging." It gives no similar note for Frostbite. Our textured vs smooth build surfaces guide covers how texture changes adhesion and the look of the bottom face.

Which materials each surface is for

This is the clearest practical difference.

• Glacier. The BIGTREETECH Wiki lists PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, nylon, glass-fiber composites, "and most engineering-grade filaments." BIQU's store page lists "PLA, PETG, ABS/CF, PA-CF, TPU, Nylon, PVA, and more (up to 300°C nozzle temp)."
• Frostbite. The BIGTREETECH Wiki says it "is optimized specifically for PLA, PETG, and ABS and is not intended for other materials," and frames that as a choice: "so you don't pay extra for performance you don't need."

If you print ASA, PC, nylon, or fiber-filled engineering filaments, only Glacier is documented for them. If you only print PLA, PETG, and ABS, both are.

Bed temperatures

Both plates are sold on gripping at lower bed temperatures than standard plates, and Frostbite goes lower.

The store page's ranges sit under its Glacier description, so we've used the wiki's figures for Frostbite. BIGTREETECH says lower temperatures reduce warping and "spaghetti" failures and cut power use, and BIQU says the lower heat "allows auxiliary fans to stay on even in open-frame printers like P1P or A1." These are the maker's claims. BIQU publishes no energy or warping figures for either plate.

These are the plate maker's figures, not the filament maker's. Your filament's own data sheet may give a higher bed temperature for its own plates, so if a print lifts, BIGTREETECH's first checks are a clean surface and slicer settings that match the recommended bed temperature for your filament.

Printer fit and plate detection

In our compatibility records, both 256 × 256 mm plates fit the Bambu Lab A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1-Carbon, and X1E. BIQU's size option reads "For Bambulab X2D, P1, P2, X1, A1," and its "Perfect For" list names the X2D, P1S, P1P, X1C, X1E, and A1 among its Bambu Lab models. The BIGTREETECH Wiki's size table lists the A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1C, X1E, and X2D for the 256 mm size. The X2D isn't in our printer list, so check BIQU's page if you own one.

Plate detection is where the two plates differ slightly, and where you may need to change a setting. The wiki says "only X1C, P2S, and H2 series printers support QR code detection during the printing process." That sentence is about which printers have the feature. For these plates, the wiki then says recognition works only on the X1C so far:

• X1-Carbon. The wiki says current Glacier plates include a QR code sticker compatible with the X1C, while current Frostbite plates "have been adapted to the Bambu Lab Low Temperature Plate QR code; with the correct settings, you won't experience recognition problems." BIQU's store page, in its Glacier description, says it includes "AR code stickers for Bambu Lab X1C/X1E series to optimize slicer settings."
• X1E. BIGTREETECH's QR code notes don't list the X1E, so our records treat automatic plate detection as unsupported on it, even though BIQU's sticker line names the "X1C/X1E series."
• P2S. The wiki says Glacier and Frostbite plates "do not currently support automatic detection mode," with compatibility updates under development.
• H2 series. The wiki says the same for the H2 series: Glacier and Frostbite "do not currently support automatic detection mode." That applies to BIQU's 350 × 325 mm and 330 × 320 mm sizes, not the plates on this page, but don't expect detection to work on an H2D, H2S, or H2C.
• A1, P1P, and P1S. The wiki's QR code notes don't cover these printers.

If detection blocks a print, BIGTREETECH says you can turn off Build Plate Detection in the printer settings, and that you can also print community-made adapter models for the P2S and H2 series. For Glacier, BIQU's store page says to select "Smooth PEI Plate / High Temp Plate" in your slicer. Neither BIQU nor BIGTREETECH names a slicer plate type for Frostbite. The wiki's X1C note only says Frostbite uses the Low Temperature Plate QR code.

Cleaning, removal, and wear

The two surfaces take different cleaning. BIGTREETECH says to clean Frostbite with soapy water and Glacier with alcohol or soapy water, and that most residue comes off with alcohol or soapy water. BIQU's store page says a wipe "with water, soap, or alcohol restores full adhesion" on its self-recovering surface. If you own Frostbite, stick with soapy water, as the wiki lists for it.

For removal, BIQU's store page says Glacier's honeycomb handle "stays cool even at 100°C bed temperature," and to "Bend and pop" with "no cooldown wait needed." The BIGTREETECH Wiki is more cautious for prints that stick: let the plate cool completely to room temperature, flex it gently, use a scraper carefully if needed, and lower the bed temperature on later prints if adhesion is too strong.

Both share the same wear note. BIGTREETECH says the coating "is softer than textured PEI and may be more susceptible to scratching" from scrapers, though minor scratches from normal use "will not significantly affect adhesion performance," and minor discoloration or first-layer imprints don't affect long-term performance. Our print stuck to the bed guide covers safe removal in more detail.

What BIQU says each is for

• Glacier. BIGTREETECH calls it "designed for effortless, beginner-friendly printing," with "Wide Material Compatibility" and a smoother bottom finish. BIQU says it's for "Users seeking warp-free large prints, energy savings, and hassle-free workflow without glue sticks or high heat."
• Frostbite. BIGTREETECH calls it "purpose-built for ultra-low-temperature performance," with "Ultra-Low Energy Consumption" and "Ultra-Strong Adhesion" even at 30 °C, built "to satisfy the essential needs of most users."

BIQU

BIQU Panda Build Plate CryoGrip Pro Glacier (Glacier (fine texture), 256 × 256 mm size for Bambu Lab X2D/P1/P2/X1/A1)

Best for

Bambu Lab A1, P1P, P1S, P2S or X1-Carbon owners who want lower-temperature PLA and PETG printing on a fine-texture plate.

Skip this if

You print lots of silk PLA, or you own an A1 mini or H2-series printer.

Verified fit

Bambu Lab A1; Bambu Lab P1P; Bambu Lab P1S; Bambu Lab P2S; Bambu Lab X1-Carbon; Bambu Lab X1E (stock configuration, per the manufacturer)

Specs, strengths, and limitations

Plate size

256 × 256 mm

Does not fit

Not the A1 mini, H2D/H2S or H2C/A2L size: BIQU sells separate plates for those.

Maker notes

Surface: double-sided, magnetic 7-layer spring steel with a porous polymer coating; Glacier is the fine-texture version (BIQU). BIQU names X2D, P1S, P1P, X1C, X1E and A1 for this size, and its size label also says 'P2'. The BIGTREETECH Wiki's CryoGrip Pro table, which covers both the Glacier and Frostbite series, names the A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1C, X1E and X2D for the 256 mm size. The X2D is not in the printers list. BIQU gives the size as 256 × 256 mm; the Amazon title says 257 × 257 mm. The manufacturer's figure is used. BIQU's description says it includes AR code stickers for the X1C/X1E series, but the BIGTREETECH Wiki documents recognition only on the X1-Carbon; treat detection on the X1E as unsupported. Separate BIQU sizes exist for A1 mini (180 × 180 mm), H2D/H2S (350 × 325 mm) and H2C/A2L (330 × 320 mm); this ASIN is not those.

Strengths

• Manufacturer recommends low bed temperatures: PLA at 45–55 °C and PETG at 60–75 °C.
• Manufacturer states the honeycomb handle stays cool even at a 100 °C bed temperature.
• Manufacturer states the coating can be restored by wiping with water, soap or alcohol.

Limitations

• BIQU advises against heavy use of silk PLA on the Glacier surface, to avoid surface marks.
• Size discrepancy: BIQU says 256 × 256 mm while the Amazon title says 257 × 257 mm.
• No automatic build plate detection on the P2S yet, per BIGTREETECH.

View on Amazon ↗ (opens Amazon in a new tab)Details checked 2026-10-06 against the manufacturer. Price and availability are on Amazon.

BIQU

BIQU Panda Build Plate CryoGrip Pro Frostbite (Frostbite (coarse texture), 256 × 256 mm size for Bambu Lab X2D/P1/P2/X1/A1)

Best for

Bambu Lab A1, P1P, P1S, P2S or X1-Carbon owners who want a coarse matte texture and low-temperature PLA printing.

Skip this if

You want a smooth or fine-texture bottom finish.

Verified fit

Bambu Lab A1; Bambu Lab P1P; Bambu Lab P1S; Bambu Lab P2S; Bambu Lab X1-Carbon; Bambu Lab X1E (stock configuration, per the manufacturer)

Specs, strengths, and limitations

Plate size

256 × 256 mm

Does not fit

Not the A1 mini, H2D/H2S or H2C/A2L size: BIQU sells separate plates for those.

Maker notes

Surface: double-sided, magnetic 7-layer spring steel with a porous polymer coating; Frostbite is the coarse-texture version (BIQU). BIQU names X2D, P1S, P1P, X1C, X1E and A1 for this size, and its size label also says 'P2'. The BIGTREETECH Wiki's CryoGrip Pro table, which covers both the Glacier and Frostbite series, names the A1, P1P, P1S, P2S, X1C, X1E and X2D for the 256 mm size. The X2D is not in the printers list. BIQU gives the size as 256 × 256 mm; the Amazon title says 257 × 257 mm. The manufacturer's figure is used. The BIGTREETECH Wiki gives Frostbite PLA at 30 °C and PETG at 50 °C; BIQU's 45–55 °C (PLA) and 60–75 °C (PETG) figures sit under its Glacier description. The Amazon listing gives PLA at 30–50 °C. A Matte Orange Frostbite (separate ASIN) also exists; this record is the listing without 'Matte Orange' in the title.

Strengths

• The BIGTREETECH Wiki gives low bed temperatures for Frostbite: PLA at 30 °C and PETG at 50 °C.
• Manufacturer states the surface is scratch resistant and self-recovering.
• On the X1-Carbon, the BIGTREETECH Wiki says current Frostbite plates are adapted to Bambu's Low Temperature Plate QR code for recognition.

Limitations

• The coarse texture shows on the bottom face of prints.
• Size discrepancy: BIQU says 256 × 256 mm while the Amazon title says 257 × 257 mm.
• No automatic build plate detection on the P2S yet, per BIGTREETECH.
• BIGTREETECH Wiki says the coating is softer than textured PEI and may be more susceptible to scratching.

View on Amazon ↗ (opens Amazon in a new tab)Details checked 2026-10-06 against the manufacturer. Price and availability are on Amazon.

Verdict: which should you buy?

Choose CryoGrip Pro Glacier if…

• You print ASA, PC, nylon, or fiber-filled engineering filaments as well as PLA and PETG.
• You want a finer texture and a smoother bottom face.
• You want to clean with alcohol as well as soapy water, and you don't print much silk PLA.

Choose CryoGrip Pro Frostbite if…

• You print mostly PLA, PETG, and ABS, and want the lowest bed temperatures BIQU quotes, 30 °C for PLA and 50 °C for PETG.
• You want a bolder textured finish on the bottom of your prints.
• You're happy to clean with soapy water only.

Safety and limits

How this page was checked

Every specification, temperature, and printer detail above comes from the BIQU pages and BIGTREETECH Wiki in the sources section, retrieved on 2026-10-09, and from our compatibility records built from them. We haven't printed on either plate for this page, so nothing here is a measured result of ours. BIQU's Bambu store page sells both surfaces under one listing but its description is written for Glacier, so we've used the BIGTREETECH Wiki for Frostbite's materials, temperatures, and cleaning. BIQU labels the size option 256 × 256 mm, while its description also mentions 257 × 257 mm for the same printers, and the wiki lists the size options as print areas rather than sheet sizes, so measure your printer's bed if fit is tight. Read more in our editorial standards and affiliate disclosure.

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