Creality Ender-5 Max vs Creality K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Ender-5 Max and K2 Plus Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). Ender-5 Max costs less (~€450) and is the entry-level choice; K2 Plus Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€1499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
K2 Plus Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | 1499 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm | 49.5 × 51.5 × 91.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 39.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 400 × 400 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | 240 V | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 700 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 ±mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 400 mm | 495 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 120 °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 | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | 1 | 16 |
| 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. | Powered by Creality OS (based on open-source Klipper), the printer is natively compatible with Creality Print 5.0 or newer. Wi-Fi connectivity and the built-in AI camera enable real-time remote monitoring and management. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Ender-5 Max 450 € vs K2 Plus Combo 1499 € — Ender-5 Max wins (+233%)
- Max colors: Ender-5 Max 1 vs K2 Plus Combo 16 — K2 Plus Combo wins (+1500%)
- Enclosed chamber: K2 Plus Combo yes, Ender-5 Max no
- Work area: Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350×350 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+31%)
- Multicolor printing: K2 Plus Combo yes, Ender-5 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose K2 Plus Combo if…
you value max colors, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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