Creality K1C vs Creality Hi Combo
The Creality K1C (2024, €559) and the Creality Hi Combo (2025, €599) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the Creality K1C is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Creality Hi Combo supports multicolor (AMS).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Creality K1C €559 | Creality Hi Combo €599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 220×220×250 mm | 260×260×300 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 12.5 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s 🏆 | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 12,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s | 32 mm³/s |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PC spring steel |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh + strain gauge | auto mesh + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | CFS |
| AMS slots | — | 4 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Creality Print | Creality Print |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | 48 dB 🏆 |
| Power | 350 W | 350 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Creality K1C wins (600 mm/s vs 500 mm/s).
- On price, Creality K1C is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Creality K1C or Creality Hi Combo?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Creality Hi Combo with 260×260×300 mm.