Creality K2 Pro vs Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Creality K2 Pro costs $799 and the Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S costs $999, so the Creality K2 Pro is $200 cheaper. The Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S has a published review score and ranks #18 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 Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S for quality focused makers who like to tinker. The Creality K2 Pro wins 4 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Creality K2 Pro wins 4 of 5 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| K2 Pro | Original Prusa MK4S | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $799 | $999 | K2 Pro |
| Warranty | 12 months | 1 year | Tie |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm | 250 x 210 x 220 mm | K2 Pro |
| Max nozzle temp | 300°C | 290°C | K2 Pro |
| Release year | 2025 | 2024 | K2 Pro |
- You want to spend less (saves $200)
- You care most about build volume (300 x 300 x 300 mm vs 250 x 210 x 220 mm)
- You care most about max nozzle temp (300°C vs 290°C)
- Best for big enclosed prints on a mid range budget
- Best for quality focused makers who like to tinker
- 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
- 250 x 210 x 220 mm
- Multicolor
- Optional MMU3
- Enclosure
- No
Reliable open frame Prusa with top print quality, kit or assembled
Full Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Creality K2 Pro | Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $999 |
| 3 year cost | $799 | $999 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | 7.5/10 |
| Rank in 3D printers | #47 | #18 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Up to 12 months (Creality store badge; exact terms not stated) | 1 year for buyers outside the EU, including the US (Prusa knowledge base) |
| Build volume | 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) | 250 x 210 x 220 mm |
| Print speed | Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) | No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured 24 mm3/s volumetric flow with Prusament PLA |
| 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 | Optional MMU3 upgrade |
| Enclosure | Yes, fully enclosed with active chamber heating up to 60 C (Creality); All3DP printed ASA at 60 C with no noticeable warping | No, open frame; optional Original Prusa Enclosure |
| Auto leveling | Yes, full auto leveling plus AI camera calibration (Creality) | Yes, automatic mesh bed leveling with a load cell sensor |
| Max nozzle temp | 300 C (Creality) | 290 C |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 110 C (Creality) | Yes, up to 120 C |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, PET, ABS, ASA, PLA CF, PA CF, PPA CF (Creality) | PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB; ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA with the enclosure and filtration add on |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive; Creality Cloud app (Creality) | Wi-Fi module included, NFC, USB drive |
| Camera | Yes, two AI cameras, one for monitoring and one for calibration (Creality). All3DP notes the nozzle camera has no live view | n/a |
| Noise | Creality says it runs as quietly as typing on a laptop; The Gadgeteer measured about 46 dB but still found the fans noisy | Tom's Hardware found it very quiet, suitable for a shared office |
| Assembly | Ready to print after unpacking and installing the touchscreen (Creality); The Gadgeteer needed a helper to unbox it | Sold assembled or as a kit; Tom's Hardware estimates about 8 hours to build the kit |
| Weight | 23.7 kg net (Creality) | 7 kg; 500 x 550 x 400 mm |
| Best for | big enclosed prints on a mid range budget | quality focused makers who like to tinker |
| Skip if | you want the quietest, most polished printer | 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 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
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
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Creality K2 Pro or the Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S?
The Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S has a published review score and ranks #18 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 Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S for quality focused makers who like to tinker.
Which is cheaper?
The Creality K2 Pro at $799, versus $999 for the Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the K2 Pro and the Original Prusa MK4S?
Build volume: 300 x 300 x 300 mm (Creality) on the K2 Pro, 250 x 210 x 220 mm on the Original Prusa MK4S. Print speed: Up to 600 mm/s, 20,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Creality) on the K2 Pro, No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured 24 mm3/s volumetric flow with Prusament… on the Original Prusa MK4S. Multi color: Yes with the CFS (included in the Combo), 4 spools per unit and up to 16 colors with… on the K2 Pro, Optional MMU3 upgrade on the Original Prusa MK4S.
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