Creality Ender-5 Max vs Creality K1C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and K1C are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more; choose K1C if max colors and enclosed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
K1C
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 12.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 100 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 700 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | false | True |
| Filament sensor | true | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | false | False |
| Native Klipper | true | True |
| Input shaper | true | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | 1 | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs K1C 220×220 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+231%)
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs K1C 4 — K1C wins (+300%)
- Build height Z: Ender-5 Max 400 mm vs K1C 250 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+60%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1C yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs K1C 599 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
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