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Creality K1C vs Prusa MK4S

Creality K1C vs Prusa MK4S: 10 stored specs differ: 5 ranked (build volume x and build volume y), 3 measured differently, 2 listed for one model only. Pick Creality K1C: it wins 3 of 5 ranked spec rows.

Verdict

Pick Creality K1C: it wins 3 of 5 ranked spec rows.

Leads on build volume y and build volume z.

At least one of the two has no live price, so cost is not part of this verdict. Pick Prusa MK4S if build volume x and max bed temperature matters more.

Side by side

10 rows differ, 2 are identical

Price and delivery

Bold row names differ between the cards. The lowest of the 2 is marked. Prices read 31 Oct.

Lowest item price

€ 449

Electroline

No current price

Delivery to Cyprus

Free delivery

Delivery time not stated

Not stated

Delivered total

€ 449

Not stated

Shops in stock

1 shop

Not in stock

1 shop lists it

Checked

Read 31 Oct

Last read 30 Oct

Specifications

Bold row names differ between the cards.

Build volume X

220 mm

250 mm

Highest

Build volume Y

220 mm

Highest

210 mm

Build volume Z

250 mm

Highest

220 mm

Enclosure1

Yes

No

Max hotend temperature

300 °C

Highest

290 °C

Max bed temperature

100 °C

120 °C

Highest

Max speed

Not stated for 1

600 mm/s

Not stated

Auto bed leveling

Same for both

Yes

Yes

Direct drive

Same for both

Yes

Yes

Multi material

Not stated for both

Not stated

Not stated

Supported materials2

ABS, PLA, PETG, PET, TPU, PA, ASA, PC, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF

PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB

Noise

Not stated for 1

≤ 45 dB

Not stated

Connectivity3

USB drive, Wi-Fi

Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB drive

Release year

Not stated for both

Not stated

Not stated

1 Measured differently: Page: 'Enclosed Design' versus Page: chamber 'No (optional Enclosure as a separate add-on)'.

2 Measured differently: As listed in the specification table versus Without enclosure. With the Original Prusa Enclosure and filtration add-on also ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA.

3 Measured differently: File transfer: USB drive, WiFi versus Spec table: Ethernet, NFC receiver, removable ESP Wi-Fi module (delivered with the printer); print medium USB drive. The page text also says the MK4S includes an ethernet port and Wi-Fi.

Delivered total: the item price plus the shop’s stated delivery fee. If it states only its lowest fee, the total adds that fee, so delivery can cost more.

Not stated means neither the shop’s listing nor the maker’s page we read gives it.

Fit by use case

  • Best 3D printer for beginners
  • Best 3D printer under 250 · Creality K1C: does not
  • Best 3D printer under 300 · Creality K1C: does not
  • Best 3D printer under 500 · Creality K1C: qualifies
  • Best enclosed 3D printer · Creality K1C: qualifies, Prusa MK4S: does not
  • Best 3D printer for a small apartment · Creality K1C: qualifies, Prusa MK4S: does not
  • Best large 3D printer · Creality K1C: does not, Prusa MK4S: does not
  • Best multicolor 3D printer
  • Best fast 3D printer · Creality K1C: qualifies
  • Best 3D printer for ABS and nylon · Creality K1C: qualifies, Prusa MK4S: does not