Creality K1 vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1 and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1 if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if multicolor printing matters more. On the category's overall technical index, K1 scores 48/100 against 34/100 for MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
K1
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| Enclosed chamber | true | False |
| 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 | False |
| Input shaper | true | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: K1 329 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — K1 wins (+149%)
- Enclosed chamber: K1 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Native Klipper: K1 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, K1 no
- Max print speed: K1 600 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — K1 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value multicolor printing, max bed temperature and work area.
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