Creality K1
$419
Creality · FDM
Creality K1
600mm/s enclosed CoreXY at $419. The K1 Max's smaller sibling for people who don't need the extra 80mm.
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How It Scores
Pros
- +Enclosed CoreXY at 600mm/s without needing to buy the larger K1 Max
- +Auto leveling and WiFi are standard, not options
- +Toolless nozzle removal: unscrew nothing, pull the hotend out by hand
- +Handles ABS well enough that most users don't feel they need active heating
Cons
- −220mm cube feels cramped next to the K1 Max's 300mm
- −Firmware shipped with issues that needed patches before it printed well
- −Enclosure is passive, not heated: ABS warping is reduced, not eliminated
What Owners Say
“600mm/s enclosed for under $450. The K1 is genuinely impressive.”
— r/3Dprinting
“Creality's best sub-$500 printer. The K1 just gets out of your way and prints.”
— Modbot (YouTube)
Specs
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print Speed | 600 mm/s |
| Weight | 12.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (Filament) |
| Features | Enclosed CoreXY, Auto bed leveling, WiFi, Camera, Direct drive, Quick-release nozzle |
Verdict
Fast and enclosed for $419, which is actually a good deal. The 220mm volume is the real constraint. If you need 300mm you know it; buy the Max. If 220mm covers your work, save the $180.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
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