Creality K1 Max vs. Creality K2 Plus
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Creality K1 Max is cheaper (€400 to €800) than the Creality K2 Plus (€800 to €1,500).
- The Creality K2 Plus has the larger build volume (350 × 350 × 350 mm).
- The Creality K2 Plus reaches higher nozzle temperatures (350 °C), which makes it better suited to engineering filaments.
| Creality K1 Max | Creality K2 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €400 to €800 | €800 to €1,500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €499 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €999 (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | enclosed, chamber passively heated | enclosed, chamber actively heated up to 60 °C |
| Build volume | 300 × 300 × 300 mm (27 l) | 350 × 350 × 350 mm (42.9 l) |
| Dimensions | 435 × 462 × 526 mm | 495 × 515 × 640 mm |
| Weight | 18 kg | 35 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 30,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with dual gears, ceramic heater, hardened steel nozzle | Apus direct drive (dual-gear) with step-servo motor, tri-metal nozzle |
| Calibration | automatic, strain sensors in the heated bed, LiDAR for the first layer | automatic levelling with strain gauges and optical sensors, tilt compensation |
| Multi-colour printing | optional, with CFS upgrade kit for the K1 series | optional with CFS (up to 16 colours with four units) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PPA-CF |
| Camera | yes, AI camera with error detection and timelapse | yes, 1080p chamber camera and AI nozzle camera |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), LAN, USB, app |
| Display | 4.3-inch colour touchscreen | 4.3" touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Creality K1 Max
Users looking for a large, enclosed printer for engineering filaments.
- Enclosed build volume of 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- LiDAR and AI camera as standard
Creality K2 Plus
Users who want to print large parts from engineering filaments such as PA-CF or PPA-CF.
- Large build volume of 350 x 350 x 350 mm
- Actively heated chamber up to 60 °C
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