Creality K1 Max vs Creality K2 Plus
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The Creality K1 Max (2023, €999) and the Creality K2 Plus (2024, €1,499) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Creality K1 Max is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 500 (~33%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Creality K2 Plus supports multicolor (AMS), and the Creality K2 Plus offers more build volume (350³ mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Creality K1 Max €999 | Creality K2 Plus €1,499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 300³ mm | 350³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 18 kg | 27 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 30,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 350 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s | 40 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | LIDAR + strain gauge | LIDAR + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | CFS |
| AMS slots | — | 4 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Creality Print | Creality Print |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 1000 W | 1000 W |
Verdict
- On price, Creality K1 Max is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Creality K1 Max or Creality K2 Plus?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Creality K2 Plus with 350³ mm.