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Creality K1 Max
Creality · Released January 1, 2023

K1 Max

Creality's K1 Max is a fast, large enclosed CoreXY printer with AI features.

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9.1/10What the pros sayOutstandingExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the K1 Max if you want big, fast enclosed printing: reviewers praised its CoreXY speed, large build volume, enclosure, reliable performance and AI-assisted features. Skip it if you want multicolor printing, because it's single-filament. Reviewers disliked its filament path and loading, it needs glue stick for adhesion, and its use of Klipper firmware is clumsy. A 2025 refresh is listed separately.

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Key specs
Build volume
300 x 300 x 300 mm
Max nozzle temperature
300
Max print speed
600
Supported materials
PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PC
Highlights

Specs that matter

Body
Weight
39.68 lb (18 kg)
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Weight39.68 lb (18 kg)
26 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the K1 Max if you want big, fast enclosed printing: reviewers praised its CoreXY speed, large build volume, enclosure, reliable performance and AI-assisted features. Skip it if you want multicolor printing, because it's single-filament. Reviewers disliked its filament path and loading, it needs glue stick for adhesion, and its use of Klipper firmware is clumsy. A 2025 refresh is listed separately.

Best for

Makers who print large parts quickly.

Not for

Multicolor printing.

Main strengthLarge build volume
Main weaknessPoor filament path
Reasons to buy
Large build volume
Impressive speed
Enclosed
AI-assisted features
Reasons to avoid
Poor filament path
Needs glue stick
Single filament only
Measured view9.1/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

26 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Build

Technology
FDM/FFF
Build volume
300 x 300 x 300 mm
Build width (X)
11.81 in (30 cm)
Build depth (Y)
11.81 in (30 cm)
Build height (Z)
11.81 in (30 cm)

Extruder & Hotend

Max nozzle temperature
300
Nozzle diameter
0.02 in (0.4 mm)
Extruder type
Direct Drive

Speed & Quality

Max print speed
600
Max acceleration
20000

Heated Bed

Max bed temperature
100
Auto bed leveling
Yes

Enclosure

Enclosed
Yes

Motion

Motion system
CoreXY

Materials

Supported materials
PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PA, PC
Filament diameter
0.07 in (1.8 mm)
Filament runout sensor
✓

Safety & Convenience

Camera
Yes
AI detection
Yes

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Yes
USB
Yes

Software

Slicer support
Creality Print, Cura, OrcaSlicer

Display & Controls

Display
Yes

Launch

Release date
2023
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