Creality K1 vs Creality K1 Max

Price: K1 329 € vs K1 Max 899 € — K1 wins (+173%)
Work area: K1 220×220 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — K1 Max wins (+86%)
Build height Z: K1 250 mm vs K1 Max 300 mm — K1 Max wins (+20%)
Max bed temperature: K1 100 °C vs K1 Max 120 °C — K1 Max wins (+20%)

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

K1 and K1 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1 if price matters more; choose K1 Max if work area matters more.

Comparison generated from data and curated by juppiter78. Parameters are weighted by stated criteria and the calculation is reproducible. Published 02 jun 2026 · Last updated 19 jun 2026

Parameter	K1 Creality F2 · Intermediate	K1 Max Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year	2023	2023
Use tier	F2 — Intermediate	F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€)	329 €	899 €
Price updated on	06/2026	06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm)	35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm	43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm
Weight (kg)	9.6 kg	18 kg
Work area (mm)	220 × 220 mm	300 × 300 mm
Z-axis height (mm)	250 mm	300 mm
Power (W)	350 W	1000 W
Maximum speed	600 mm/s	600 mm/s
Declared precision	0.1 mm	0.1 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm)	220 mm	300 mm
Build height Z (mm)	250 mm	300 mm
Kinematics	CoreXY	CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C)	300 °C	300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C)	100 °C	120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s)	600 mm/s	600 mm/s
Enclosed chamber	true	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	—	4
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency	No	No
Software notes	Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen.	It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN.