Compare 3D Printers
Rows where the printers differ are marked and bolded.
| Spec | K1 Max AI Fast 3D Printer$549.0088% complete | Creality K1$299.0088% complete | Hi Combo$399.0076% complete⚠ 1 core spec missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume & size | |||
| Build volume | 300 × 300 × 300 mm | 220 × 220 × 250 mm | 260 × 260 × 300 mm |
| Build volume shape | — | rectangular | rectangular |
| Machine footprint | — | 355 × 355 × 480 mm | 409 × 392 × 477 mm |
| Machine weight | 18 kg | 12.5 kg | 8.75 kg |
| Frame material | Die-Cast Aluminum Alloy | Die-cast Aluminum + Welded Chassis | Die-cast Aluminum |
| Motion & speed | |||
| Motion system | CoreXY | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max print speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max travel speed | — | 600 mm/s | — |
| Max acceleration (XY) | — | 20000 mm/s² | 12000 mm/s² |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Linear rails | — | — | XY |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes | Yes |
| Extruder & hotend | |||
| Extruder count | 1 | 1 | — |
| Extruder type | Direct Drive | Direct Drive | Direct Drive |
| Drive type | — | Dual-Gear Direct Drive | Dual Metal Gear |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Hotend | — | Creality Ceramic Heater Hotend | Creality Tri-metal Quick-swap Hotend |
| Stock nozzle | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Supported nozzle sizes | — | 0.4, 0.6, 0.8 | — |
| Nozzle material | — | Brass | Tri-metal (Hardened Steel tip, Copper body, Titanium heatbreak) |
| Max flow rate | 32 mm³/s | 32 mm³/s | — |
| Quick-release hotend | — | Yes | Yes |
| Abrasive filament support | — | Yes | Yes |
| Bed & leveling | |||
| Bed size | — | 220–220 mm | 260–260 mm |
| Bed type | PEI Spring Steel (800W AC) | Flexible PEI Spring Steel | Flexible Steel Plate |
| Bed heated | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Bed heater power | — | — | 1000 W |
| Auto bed leveling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Leveling method | Strain Sensor + LiDAR | Strain Gauge | Strain Gauge |
| Stock plates | PEI | — | — |
| Enclosure & environment | |||
| Enclosure | Yes | Yes | No |
| Enclosure type | Full | — | — |
| Heated chamber | — | No | — |
| Air filter | Activated Carbon | — | — |
| Internal lighting | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Materials & multi-color | |||
| Supported materials | PLA, ABS, PETG, PET, TPU, PA, ASA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF | ABS, PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, PA, ASA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF | Hyper-PLA, PLA, PETG, ABS, PLA-CF |
| Multi-material support | No | No | Yes |
| Max spools | — | — | 16 |
| Compatible MM systems | — | — | CFS (Creality Filament System) |
| Connectivity & smart features | |||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes | — |
| Onboard storage | — | 8 GB | — |
| Cloud platforms | Creality Cloud | — | — |
| Remote monitoring | — | Yes | Yes |
| Screen | 4.3" Color Touch Screen | 4.3-inch Color Touch Screen | Color Touchscreen (Fold-away) |
| Screen size | — | 4.3" | 3.2" |
| AI failure detection | Yes | No | No |
| Filament runout sensor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-loss recovery | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Precision | |||
| Layer height | 100–350 µm | — | — |
| Power, noise & safety | |||
| Rated power | 1000 W | 350 W | 1150 W |
| Input voltage | 100-240V AC | AC 100-120V / 200-240V, 50/60Hz | AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz |
| Noise (printing) | — | 48 dB | 48 dB |
| Thermal runaway protection | Yes | — | Yes |
| Certifications | CE, FCC, RoHS | — | — |
| Practical & community | |||
| Assembly required | No | — | — |
| Release date | 2023-01-01 | 2023-04-11 | — |
| Firmware | Klipper (Creality OS) | Klipper | Creality OS (Klipper-based) |