K1 Max vs CORE One+
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1 Max and CORE One+ are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1 Max if work area matters more; choose CORE One+ if multicolor printing matters more.
| Parameter |
K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
CORE One+
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 899 € | ~1049–1349 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 18 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 300 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1000 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 300 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 4 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: K1 Max 300×300 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — K1 Max wins (+64%)
- Price: K1 Max 899 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — K1 Max wins (+33%)
- Native Klipper: K1 Max yes, CORE One+ no
- Multicolor printing: CORE One+ yes, K1 Max no
- Maximum colors: K1 Max 4 vs CORE One+ 5 — CORE One+ wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
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