# Creality K1 Max vs Creality K2 Pro

As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality K1 Max costs $549 and the Creality K2 Pro costs $799, so the Creality K1 Max is $250 cheaper. The Creality K1 Max has a published review score and ranks #16 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K1 Max for large single color prints on a budget. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget.

Prices checked Nov 4, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/vs/creality-k1-max-vs-creality-k2-pro/

## Side by side

| | Creality K1 Max | Creality K2 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549 | $799 |
| 3 year cost | $549 | $799 |
| Our score | 7.6/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #16 | #47 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 12 months (Creality store) | Up to 12 months (Creality store badge; exact terms not stated) |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s (Creality); Tom's Hardware printed a Benchy in 17 min 38 s at 300 mm/s | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) |
| Multi color | No, single filament | Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with four units (Creality); single nozzle, so color changes purge filament |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with a flat glass lid and carbon filter (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 60 C (Creality); All3DP printed ASA at 60 C with no noticeable warping |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic with LiDAR plus automatic input shaping (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, full auto leveling plus AI camera calibration (Creality) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (TechRadar) | 300 C (Creality) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C (TechRadar), smooth PEI steel flex plate | Yes, up to 110 C (Creality) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC and carbon fiber variants (TechRadar) | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA CF, PA CF, PPA CF (Creality) |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, LAN, USB flash drive; Creality Cloud (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive; Creality Cloud app (Creality) |
| Camera | Yes, AI camera for monitoring and timelapse (Tom's Hardware) | Yes, two AI cameras, one for monitoring and one for calibration (Creality). All3DP notes the nozzle camera has no live view |
| Noise | Not measured; Tom's Hardware called it not a quiet machine and not for a bedroom | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB but still found the fans noisy |
| Assembly | Ships ready to print with no assembly (Creality) | Ready to print after unpacking and installing the touchscreen (Creality); The Gadgeteer needed a helper to unbox it |
| Weight | 18 kg net; 435 x 462 x 526 mm (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) | 23.7 kg net (Creality) |
| Best for | large single color prints on a budget | big enclosed prints on a mid range budget |
| Skip if | you want multi color or a quiet printer | you want the quietest, most polished printer |

## What reviewers found

### Creality K1 Max

- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Printed a Benchy in 17 min 38 s versus about 55 min on an Ender 3 S1. ABS dog dish stand took 9 h 41 min, PETG spool holder 3 h 12 min, TPU dragon 7 h 55 min. Cons were a poor filament path, clumsy Klipper setup and a plate that needs glue. [Source](https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/creality-k1-max)
- TechRadar (26.5/30): Recommended. Scored 26.5 out of 30 on its print test with 0.1 mm average dimensional error. Praised AI features and material range, but disliked having to remove the PTFE tube to load filament and the single filament limit. [Source](https://www.techradar.com/reviews/creality-k1-max)

### Creality K2 Pro

- All3DP: Called it difficult to find fault with. ASA printed at a 60 C chamber with no noticeable warping, PLA and PETG printed with the door closed and the CFS handled hundreds of color changes. Downsides were layer inconsistency, weaker rear left overhangs, purge waste and long pre print calibration when enabled. [Source](https://all3dp.com/1/creality-k2-pro-combo-review/)
- The Gadgeteer: Measured about 46 dB but still called the fans noisy. A chainmail print finished with some artifacts where the K2 failed, a full bed helmet printed well and CFS multi color prints had clean lines. Setup needed a helper. [Source](https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/29/creality-k2-combo-and-creality-k2-pro-combo-review-feature-rich-3d-printing-platforms/)

## Questions buyers ask

### Which is better, the Creality K1 Max or the Creality K2 Pro?

The Creality K1 Max has a published review score and ranks #16 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K1 Max for large single color prints on a budget. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget.

### Which is cheaper?

The Creality K1 Max at $549, versus $799 for the Creality K2 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.

### What is the difference between the K1 Max and the K2 Pro?

Build volume: 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) on the K1 Max, 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) on the K2 Pro. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s (Creality); Tom's Hardware printed a Benchy in 17 min 38 s at 300 mm/s on the K1 Max, Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) on the K2 Pro. Multi color: No, single filament on the K1 Max, Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2 Pro.

Full reviews: [Creality K1 Max](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/creality-k1-max/index.md), [Creality K2 Pro](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/creality-k2-pro/index.md)