K1 vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1 and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1 if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if multicolor printing matters more.
| Parameter |
K1
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 329 € | 819 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.6 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 350 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | true | False |
| 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 |
| Maximum colors | — | 5 |
| 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
MakerSpecs Awards
K1
Best value Intermediate
At €329 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 42 intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 48/100.
How we assign awards →Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
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The differences that matter
- Price: K1 329 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — K1 wins (+149%)
- Closed chamber: K1 yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Native Klipper: K1 yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor printing: Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, K1 no
- Max print speed: K1 600 mm/s vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — K1 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value multicolor printing, max bed temperature and work area.
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