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Prusa MK4S vs Creality K1
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Creality K1 is cheaper at $599. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Prusa MK4S | Creality K1 | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $999 (MSRP assembled $999; kit version $729) | $599 (Published US price $599 (MatterHackers / Creality); occasionally discounted lower) |
| Brand | Prusa Research | Creality |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| technology | FDM | FDM |
| build volume mm | 250 x 210 x 220 mm | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| max speed mms | — | 600 |
| auto leveling | true | true |
| multicolor | false | false |
| enclosed | false | true |
| max hotend temp c | 290 | 300 |
| release year | 2024 | 2023 |
Sources — Prusa MK4S: prusa3d.com (verified 2026-06-15). Creality K1: matterhackers.com (verified 2026-06-15).