Creality K2 Plus Combo vs Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Oct 27, 2026
As of Oct 27, 2026, the Creality K2 Plus Combo costs $1,199 and the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) costs $1,299, so the Creality K2 Plus Combo is $100 cheaper. The Creality K2 Plus Combo scores higher in our ranking (6.8 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Creality K2 Plus Combo for large multi color and engineering prints. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer.
- Build volume
- 350 x 350 x 350 mm
- Max speed
- 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- 4 colors
- Enclosure
- Yes
The K2 Plus Combo is a large, heated chamber printer for people who print big parts or engineering materials in several colors. It is fast, well built and watches prints with two cameras. Skip it if you have limited space or a tight budget, since it is heavy and multi color jobs waste filament.
Full Creality K2 Plus Combo review →- Build volume
- 250 x 220 x 270 mm
- Multicolor
- Optional
- Enclosure
- Yes
The CORE One+ is Prusa's enclosed CoreXY printer, with a heated chamber, load cell leveling and screws instead of glue, so it is easy to repair. It suits makers who print ABS, ASA or PC and want an open, serviceable machine with no forced cloud account. Skip it if you are on a tight budget or want multi color out of the box, since $1,299 buys no MMU or camera.
Full Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) review →Side by side
| Creality K2 Plus Combo | Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| 3 year cost | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Our score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #3 | #4 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 12 months (Creality store) | 1 year for buyers outside the EU, including the US (Prusa knowledge base) |
| Build volume | 350 x 350 x 350 mm | 250 x 220 x 270 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s² acceleration | No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S at default settings |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with the included CFS; up to 16 colors with 4 CFS units | Optional MMU3 (5 filaments) or INDX toolchanger (up to 8 filaments) |
| Enclosure | Yes, with active chamber heating to 60 °C and air purifier | Yes, with active chamber heating up to 55 C |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto leveling with strain gauge and bed tilt calibration | Yes, fully automatic first layer calibration with a load cell sensor |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C | 290 C (400 C with the HT hotend) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 °C | Yes, up to 120 C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PC, PA, TPU, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PPA-CF, PPS and more (CFS does not feed TPU) | PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB; advanced: ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA |
| Connectivity | Dual band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive | Ethernet and Wi-Fi, NFC, USB drive, Prusa Connect and Prusa app |
| Camera | Yes, two AI cameras (tool head and chamber) | Optional in chamber camera |
| Noise | 45 dB or less at 300 mm/s (Creality claim) | Tom's Hardware found it very quiet, though the motion system is a bit louder than the MK4S |
| Assembly | Pre assembled; install the screen and set up | Sold assembled or as a kit |
| Weight | 35 kg printer, 4.56 kg CFS | 22.5 kg; 415 x 444 x 555 mm |
| Best for | large multi color and engineering prints | makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer |
| Skip if | you have limited desk space or budget | you want multi color or a camera included |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Creality K2 Plus Combo
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. Benchy in 15 min 56 s; a three color dragon finished 56 minutes faster than a Bambu Lab P1P but made 121.7 g of purge waste versus 99 g. TPU jammed in the CFS. Source
- TechRadar (4.5/5): Scored 24 of 30 on a print quality test and measured about 45 dB at 300 mm/s. A four color Benchy took about 8.5 hours versus about 30 minutes in one color. Source
Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)
- Tom's Hardware (Editor's Choice): Tested the original CORE One. It ran about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S and printed a speed Benchy in 28 minutes. A five color MMU3 print took 14 h 32 min with 100 g of waste, versus 20 h 57 min and 264 g on the H2D. Source
- CGMagazine (9/10): Tested the original CORE One and called it one of the best printers the reviewer had used. It was quiet in an office and handled ABS and ASA in the enclosure. Missing out of the box multi color and better camera hardware. Source
Pros and cons
Creality K2 Plus Combo
Pros
- Large 350 mm cube build volume
- Heated chamber up to 60 °C for ABS and nylon
- 4 colors included, expandable to 16
- Two AI cameras paused faulty prints in TechRadar testing
Cons
- Heavy and takes a lot of space
- Multi color prints are much slower
- High flow nozzle wastes more filament on color swaps per Tom's Hardware
- TPU jammed in the CFS in Tom's Hardware testing
Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)
Pros
- Enclosed with active chamber heating
- Load cell first layer calibration
- Kit option saves $300
- No forced subscription or cloud account
- Editor's Choice at Tom's Hardware
Cons
- Expensive next to Bambu enclosed printers
- Camera and multi material are paid add ons
- Chamber can be slow to heat in a cold room
- Only a 1 year warranty in the US
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality K2 Plus Combo or the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)?
The Creality K2 Plus Combo scores higher in our ranking (6.8 vs 6.5 out of 10). Pick the Creality K2 Plus Combo for large multi color and engineering prints. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer.
Which is cheaper?
The Creality K2 Plus Combo at $1,199, versus $1,299 for the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2), checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the K2 Plus Combo and the CORE One+ (Gen 2)?
Build volume: 350 x 350 x 350 mm on the K2 Plus Combo, 250 x 220 x 270 mm on the CORE One+ (Gen 2). Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s² acceleration on the K2 Plus Combo, No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S at… on the CORE One+ (Gen 2). Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with the included CFS; up to 16 colors with 4 CFS units on the K2 Plus Combo, Optional MMU3 (5 filaments) or INDX toolchanger (up to 8 filaments) on the CORE One+ (Gen 2).
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