Prusa Research CORE One vs Creality K2 Plus
The Prusa Research CORE One (2025, €1,349) and the Creality K2 Plus (2024, €1,499) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Prusa Research CORE One is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 150 (~10%) versus the other.
On the technical side, the Creality K2 Plus offers more build volume (350³ mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Prusa Research CORE One €1,349 | Creality K2 Plus €1,499 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 250×220×270 mm | 350³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 17.6 kg | 27 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² | 30,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 290 °C | 350 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | brass (CHT high-flow, 0.4 mm) | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 40 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate (textured/smooth) | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | load cell auto mesh | LIDAR + strain gauge |
| Enclosed | Yes | Yes |
| Heated chamber | Yes | Yes |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes | Yes |
| AMS type | MMU3 | CFS |
| AMS slots | 5 🏆 | 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | No | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | PrusaSlicer | Creality Print |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 350 W 🏆 | 1000 W |
Verdict
- On price, Prusa Research CORE One is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Prusa Research CORE One or Creality K2 Plus?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Creality K2 Plus with 350³ mm.