Creality K1 Max vs Prusa Research MK4S
Full 2026 comparison: side-by-side specs and data-driven verdict.
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| Specifications | Creality K1 Max €999 | Prusa Research MK4S €1,099 |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 300³ mm 🏆 | 250×210×220 mm |
| Weight | 18 kg | 7 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s 🏆 | 300 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C 🏆 | 290 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | 30 mm³/s |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | LIDAR + strain gauge | load cell auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | MMU3 |
| AMS slots | — | 5 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | No |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Creality Print | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 1000 W | 240 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Creality K1 Max wins (600 mm/s vs 300 mm/s).
- On price, Creality K1 Max is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Creality K1 Max or Prusa Research MK4S?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Creality K1 Max with 300³ mm.