Creality Hi Combo
$399
Creality · FDM
Creality Hi Combo
Creality's shot at the Bambu A1 Combo. CoreXY, up to 16 colors, $399. The specs look great; the execution needs work.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +16 colors with 4 CFS modules if you go all-in
- +All-metal CoreXY body that feels solid for $399
- +300mm Z-axis beats most competitors at this price
- +Multi-color CoreXY at $399 is genuinely rare
Cons
- −CFS feed reliability is inconsistent on color changes
- −No adaptive purge, fixed volumes waste filament
- −PTFE tube alignment is fiddly and matters a lot
- −3.8/5 customer rating hints at QC variance
What Owners Say
“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
Specs
| 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 |
Verdict
Impressive on paper, shakier in practice. Multi-color reliability trails Bambu's AMS. Worth it if you're comfortable tinkering and want the CoreXY build quality without paying Bambu prices.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
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