Creality K2 vs. Creality K2 Pro
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Creality K2 is cheaper (€200 to €400) than the Creality K2 Pro (€400 to €800).
- The Creality K2 Pro has the larger build volume (300 × 300 × 300 mm).
| Creality K2 | Creality K2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €200 to €400 | €400 to €800 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €359 (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €549, sold out (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | enclosed, chamber passively heated | enclosed, chamber actively heated, up to 60 °C |
| Build volume | 260 × 260 × 260 mm (17.6 l) | 300 × 300 × 300 mm (27 l) |
| Dimensions | 404 × 436 × 545 mm | 445 × 477 × 573 mm |
| Weight | 18.3 kg | 23.7 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 20,000 mm/s² | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with step-servo motor | Direct drive with servo motor, hardened gears, filament cutter |
| Calibration | automatic levelling | automatic, AI camera on the nozzle |
| Multi-colour printing | optional with CFS (up to 16 colours with four units) | optional with CFS (available as Combo) |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, PLA-CF | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, CF filaments |
| Camera | yes, 1 chamber camera 720p at 30 fps (no AI nozzle camera) | yes, 720p in the build volume, plus nozzle camera |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), USB, app | Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| Display | 4" touchscreen | 4" touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Creality K2
Users looking for an enclosed printer for PLA, PETG and occasional ABS with optional multi-colour printing.
- Enclosed CoreXY printer with 260 mm build volume
- Multi-colour printing with CFS up to 16 colours
Creality K2 Pro
Anyone who wants a large build volume, chamber heating and multi-colour printing in one device.
- Large build volume with actively heated chamber
- Multi-colour system as a combo
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