K1C vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
K1C and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose K1C if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if multicolor printing matters more.
| Parameter |
K1C
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 599 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 12.4 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 | 100 μm | — |
| 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 | True |
| Maximum colors | 4 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. | 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: K1C 599 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — K1C wins (+37%)
- Closed chamber: K1C yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Native Klipper: K1C yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor printing: Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, K1C no
- Max print speed: K1C 600 mm/s vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — K1C wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value multicolor printing, maximum colors and max bed temperature.
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