Creality · FDM
Creality Hi Combo
Creality's answer to the Bambu A1 Combo — a CoreXY multi-color printer supporting up to 16 colors at $399.
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PrintPick Scores
Pros
- +Up to 16 colors with 4 CFS modules
- +CoreXY with all-metal body feels premium
- +Taller 300mm Z-axis than most competitors
- +Competitive $399 price for multi-color CoreXY
Cons
- -CFS can fail to feed reliably during color changes
- -Fixed purge volumes waste filament (no adaptive purge)
- -PTFE tube alignment is critical and fiddly
- -3.8/5 customer rating suggests some QC issues
What the Community Says
“The safer choice with better build quality and more established support than newer competitors.”
— 3DTechValley
“Catching up with color. Creality's multi-color game is improving but the CFS still needs refinement.”
— Tom's Hardware
“For the price, you get a solid CoreXY that handles single-color beautifully. Multi-color is a bonus, not a guarantee.”
— 3DWithUs
Full Specifications
| Build Volume | 260 x 260 x 300 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.1mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 13.31 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | CoreXY motion system, Up to 16-color printing (4x CFS), Die-cast aluminum unibody, Tri-metal quick-swap nozzle, Auto calibration, Direct drive extruder |
Our Verdict
The Hi Combo offers impressive multi-color specs on paper, but real-world reliability lags behind Bambu's AMS system. Best for users who want a CoreXY with multi-color potential and can tolerate some tinkering.
What You'll Also Need
Essential accessories to get started with this printer.
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