Creality K2 Pro vs Formlabs Form Studio 1
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality K2 Pro costs $799 and the Formlabs Form Studio 1 costs $699, so the Formlabs Form Studio 1 is $100 cheaper. The Formlabs Form Studio 1 has a published review score and ranks #10 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget. Pick the Formlabs Form Studio 1 for hobbyists and small studios who want reliable, low mess resin printing. The Formlabs Form Studio 1 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Formlabs Form Studio 1 wins 2 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| K2 Pro | Form Studio 1 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $799 | $699 | Form Studio 1 |
| Warranty | 12 months | 1 year | Tie |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm | 200 x 125 x 235 mm | K2 Pro |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 | Form Studio 1 |
- You care most about build volume (300 x 300 x 300 mm vs 200 x 125 x 235 mm)
- Best for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget
- You want to spend less (saves $100)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2025)
- Best for hobbyists and small studios who want reliable, low mess resin printing
- Build volume
- 300 x 300 x 300 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 600 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Yes
- Enclosure
- Yes
300 mm heated chamber printer with optional 4 color CFS
Full Creality K2 Pro review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 200 x 125 x 235 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 130 mm/h
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Yes
Formlabs' lowest priced resin printer, with auto fed resin cartridges
Full Formlabs Form Studio 1 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Creality K2 Pro | Formlabs Form Studio 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $699 |
| 3 year cost | $799 | $699 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 8.0/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #47 | #10 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 12 months (Creality store badge; exact terms not stated) | 1 year on Formlabs hardware (Formlabs comparison page) |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) | 200 x 125 x 235 mm, 5.9 L (Formlabs) |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) | Up to 130 mm/h with Alpha Fast Resin at 250 micron layers; about 40 mm/h average across materials (TechRadar) |
| Multi color | 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 | No, resin printer prints one resin at a time |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 60 C (Creality); All3DP printed ASA at 60 C with no noticeable warping | Yes, hood over the print area; Tom's Hardware found the hood mount flimsy |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto leveling plus AI camera calibration (Creality) | Level check during onboarding (Tom's Hardware); automatic resin dispensing from cartridges (TechRadar) |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Creality) | Not applicable, resin (MSLA) printer with no nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Creality) | No heated bed; heated chamber 25 to 45 C (TechRadar) with conduction resin heating (Tom's Hardware) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA CF, PA CF, PPA CF (Creality) | Not applicable, uses Formlabs resins (nine validated per TechRadar, no biocompatible ones) plus Open Material Mode for third party resin |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive; Creality Cloud app (Creality) | Ethernet and Wi-Fi; PreForm and Dashboard software (Tom's Hardware, TechRadar) |
| Camera | Yes, two AI cameras, one for monitoring and one for calibration (Creality). All3DP notes the nozzle camera has no live view | Yes, for live monitoring and timelapse (Tom's Hardware) |
| Noise | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB but still found the fans noisy | No dB figure; TechRadar described a low, rhythmic background sound |
| Assembly | Ready to print after unpacking and installing the touchscreen (Creality); The Gadgeteer needed a helper to unbox it | About 5 minutes to set up (TechRadar) |
| Weight | 23.7 kg net (Creality) | 14.5 kg; 342 x 315 x 502 mm (Tom's Hardware) |
| Resolution | n/a | 35 micron XY pixel pitch, 28 LED backlight; layers 30 to 250 microns (Formlabs, TechRadar) |
| Best for | big enclosed prints on a mid range budget | hobbyists and small studios who want reliable, low mess resin printing |
| Skip if | you want the quietest, most polished printer | you want the cheapest resin printer or many third party resins |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
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
- 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
Formlabs Form Studio 1
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. No print failures in testing. A figure took 10 h 56 min at 0.05 mm layers using 264 ml of resin. Print times felt slow with standard resin. Source
- TechRadar (5/5): Editor's Choice. No failed prints over a month, including a resin swap. A 100 mm model took about 10 hours; a tank model took 2 h 44 min. RFID cartridges were not recognized on beta software. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality K2 Pro or the Formlabs Form Studio 1?
The Formlabs Form Studio 1 has a published review score and ranks #10 in our 3D printers ranking; the Creality K2 Pro is not scored yet. Pick the Creality K2 Pro for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget. Pick the Formlabs Form Studio 1 for hobbyists and small studios who want reliable, low mess resin printing.
Which is cheaper?
The Formlabs Form Studio 1 at $699, versus $799 for the Creality K2 Pro, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the K2 Pro and the Form Studio 1?
Build volume: 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) on the K2 Pro, 200 x 125 x 235 mm, 5.9 L (Formlabs) on the Form Studio 1. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) on the K2 Pro, Up to 130 mm/h with Alpha Fast Resin at 250 micron layers; about 40 mm/h average across… on the Form Studio 1. Multi color: Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2 Pro, No, resin printer prints one resin at a time on the Form Studio 1.
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