Creality K2 Plus Combo vs Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S
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 Original Prusa MK4S costs $999, so the Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S is $200 cheaper. The Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S scores higher in our ranking (7.7 vs 6.8 out of 10). Pick the Creality K2 Plus Combo for large multi color and engineering prints. Pick the Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S for quality focused makers who like to tinker.
- 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 210 x 220 mm
- Multicolor
- Optional MMU3
- Enclosure
- No
The MK4S is a proven open frame Prusa that prints very cleanly, runs quietly and can be bought as a kit for $709. It suits people who value print quality, repairability and support over the lowest price. Skip it if you want ABS without buying an enclosure or want multi color in the box.
Full Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S review →Side by side
| Creality K2 Plus Combo | Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $999 |
| 3 year cost | $1,199 | $999 |
| Our score | 6.8/10 | 7.7/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #3 | #2 |
| 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 210 x 220 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s² acceleration | No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured 24 mm3/s volumetric flow with Prusament PLA |
| Multi color | Yes, 4 colors with the included CFS; up to 16 colors with 4 CFS units | Optional MMU3 upgrade |
| Enclosure | Yes, with active chamber heating to 60 °C and air purifier | No, open frame; optional Original Prusa Enclosure |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto leveling with strain gauge and bed tilt calibration | Yes, automatic mesh bed leveling with a load cell sensor |
| Max nozzle temp | 350 °C | 290 C |
| 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; ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA with the enclosure and filtration add on |
| Connectivity | Dual band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive | Wi-Fi module included, NFC, USB drive |
| Camera | Yes, two AI cameras (tool head and chamber) | n/a |
| Noise | 45 dB or less at 300 mm/s (Creality claim) | Tom's Hardware found it very quiet, suitable for a shared office |
| Assembly | Pre assembled; install the screen and set up | Sold assembled or as a kit; Tom's Hardware estimates about 8 hours to build the kit |
| Weight | 35 kg printer, 4.56 kg CFS | 7 kg; 500 x 550 x 400 mm |
| Best for | large multi color and engineering prints | quality focused makers who like to tinker |
| Skip if | you have limited desk space or budget | you want an enclosure or multi color 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 Original Prusa MK4S
- Tom's Hardware: Called it one of the best printers they have tested. Flow rose to 24 mm3/s with Prusament PLA, and a puzzle print took 2 h 59 min versus 3 h 23 min on a Bambu P1P with smoother parts that fit. Source
- TechRadar (5/5): Scored 30 of 30 in its print quality test with a combined dimensional error of 0.097 mm, and every Benchy in its multi print test finished. Noted the high price and open frame. 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 Original Prusa MK4S
Pros
- Excellent print quality in reviews
- Very quiet in Tom's Hardware testing
- Kit option at $709
- Load cell auto leveling
- Free software and no subscription
Cons
- Costs more than Bambu printers of similar size
- No enclosure without an add on
- Multi color needs the paid MMU3
- Only a 1 year warranty in the US
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality K2 Plus Combo or the Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S?
The Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S scores higher in our ranking (7.7 vs 6.8 out of 10). Pick the Creality K2 Plus Combo for large multi color and engineering prints. Pick the Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S for quality focused makers who like to tinker.
Which is cheaper?
The Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S at $999, versus $1,199 for the Creality K2 Plus Combo, checked Oct 27, 2026.
What is the difference between the K2 Plus Combo and the Original Prusa MK4S?
Build volume: 350 x 350 x 350 mm on the K2 Plus Combo, 250 x 210 x 220 mm on the Original Prusa MK4S. 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 24 mm3/s volumetric flow with Prusament… on the Original Prusa MK4S. Multi color: Yes, 4 colors with the included CFS; up to 16 colors with 4 CFS units on the K2 Plus Combo, Optional MMU3 upgrade on the Original Prusa MK4S.
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