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Creality · Updated July 2026

Creality K1C: price & specs

Creality K1C. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

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SilverDeskmark47/100#7 of 15 in class

The Creality K1C is listed at $559 on creality.com as of 2026-07-25, #12 cheapest of 18 3d printers (median $411); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 47/100 pay-blind standing, #7 of 15 in class.

Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Creality K1C — Creality
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Price history

$559
2024-01-19→0% on record2026-07-25

How we know these prices

The curve above is one dated record of this product's price on its own source page — our own tracking combined with Internet Archive snapshots reaching back before we began. Every archived point links to the snapshot that proves it, so you can verify each one yourself.

Verify each point — 14 archived snapshots

Is the Creality K1C a good buy?

At $559, the Creality K1C is #8 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420. On the spec sheet, its max speed mms of 600 is at the median of the 15, and its max hotend temp c of 300 is at the median of the 17.

Evidence of Record

Our data
Independent labsmeasured it
2
Physical metricsrecorded
3
Outlets on recordall tested
2

Two independent labs measured this product across 3 physical metrics — speed, print quality and dimensional accuracy. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.

A coverage record, not a rating. How we count

Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Creality K1C

Both whitelisted testers that hands-on reviewed the exact K1C — Tom's Hardware and TechRadar — recommend it as a fast, fully-enclosed CoreXY printer that handles abrasive carbon-fiber filament via its steel Unicorn nozzle. Tom's clocked a 13:53 Speed Benchy; TechRadar measured 0.035mm average dimensional error and flagged that fine detail slips at top speed versus QIDI and AnkerMake rivals.

Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-04-13–2024-05-18

Tested by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar

Consistently praised

  • Fast print speeds from the CoreXY motion system (up to 600mm/s) · 2 sources
  • High-quality, rigid, fully-enclosed build suited to ABS/ASA and specialist materials · 2 sources
  • Hardened steel Unicorn tri-metal nozzle reliably prints abrasive carbon-fiber filaments · 2 sources
  • Integrated AI camera now standard for monitoring and timelapse · 2 sources

Commonly flagged

  • No multi-material / multicolor support — single-color only · 2 sources
  • Fine detail / print quality softens at high speed versus rivals like QIDI and AnkerMake
  • PEI bed depends on glue stick to hold parts
  • Awkward rear-mounted filament path / spool holder

Where reviewers disagree Tom's Hardware frames the K1C as a somewhat unnecessary 'placeholder' whose 'Carbon' branding is 'a bit of a red herring' and hints buyers might wait for the four-color K2, whereas TechRadar frames it as 'one of the most refined printers out there' with no such reservation.

The sources (2)

Tom's Hardware lab-tested ·

Speed Benchy print time (0.25mm layer, 300mm/s, gray PLA): 13 min 53 s · Carbon-fiber PLA side-spool-holder print time (0.2mm layer): 52 min 36 s · PETG RC-car seat print time (0.2mm layer): 1 h 14 min · TPU print time (0.2mm layer): 1 h 12 min · ABS RC-car parts plate print time (0.2mm layer): 2 h 47 min

The Creality K1C is an excellent printer for makers who want a fast, fully-enclosed Core XY 3D printer in a single color.
This Benchy printed in an eye-popping 13 minutes and 53 secs, currently the fastest Speed Benchy I've printed
The build plate is a smooth PEI coated sheet that requires glue stick – annoying, but it works.

TechRadar lab-tested ·

Dimensional accuracy X error average: 0.052 mm · Dimensional accuracy Y error average: 0.018 mm · X&Y dimensional error average: 0.035 mm · Print quality benchmark score: 26.5 / 30

Few machines tick all the boxes, but the Creality K1C comes close.
the quality of the prints is exceptional, considering the speed at which the machine can produce a print
while the dimensional accuracy is good, the benchmark test showed some variation

Specifications

Price (US)$559 — current on record (was $399)
BrandCreality
Released—
TechnologyFDM
Build volume (mm)220 x 220 x 250 mm
Max speed mms600
Auto levelingYes
MulticolorNo
EnclosedYes
Max hotend temp c300

Source: creality.com (verified 2026-07-07) · corroborated by matterhackers.com. The official Creality K1C product page confirmed FDM (fused deposition modeling), a 220*220*250mm build volume, ≤600mm/s max printing speed, ≤300℃ nozzle temperature, hands-free auto leveling, and an enclosed design (glass door with acrylic sides and lid forming a thermal enclosure). MatterHackers corroborated each verbatim in its spec table (Technology Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Build Volume 220mm × 220mm × 250mm, Max Hotend Temperature 300°C, Max Speed of Toolhead 600mm/s, Enclosed Yes/✓, Automatic Bed Leveling ✓) and supplied the US price: List Price $399.00 with a current sale at $359.00 (Save $30, offer ends 6/30). Multicolor is false on the base unit: the Creality page presents the CFS as a separately purchased upgrade accessory kit for multicolor printing and MatterHackers lists Extrusion: Single, matching the dataset methodology (multicolor true only when native to the base unit). Release year/date was NULLED on re-verification: neither the source (Creality) nor the corroboration (MatterHackers) page states a release year — the prior "2024" value came from 3DPros, which is not a re-fetched source/corroboration URL and cannot be confirmed verbatim.

Is the Creality K1C worth it vs cheaper 3d printers?

Creality K1C against its closest cheaper and pricier 3d printers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked

ProductPriceTechnologyBuild volume (mm)Max speed mmsAuto levelingMulticolor
Creality K1C this$559FDM220 x 220 x 250 mm600YesNo
Sovol SV08$549FDM350 x 350 x 345 mm700YesNo
Bambu Lab P1S$699FDM256 x 256 x 256 mm500YesNo

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the Creality K1C?

Both whitelisted testers that hands-on reviewed the exact K1C — Tom's Hardware and TechRadar — recommend it as a fast, fully-enclosed CoreXY printer that handles abrasive carbon-fiber filament via its steel Unicorn nozzle. Tom's clocked a 13:53 Speed Benchy; TechRadar measured 0.035mm average dimensional error and flagged that fine detail slips at top speed versus QIDI and AnkerMake rivals. Praised: Fast print speeds from the CoreXY motion system (up to 600mm/s); High-quality, rigid, fully-enclosed build suited to ABS/ASA and specialist materials; Hardened steel Unicorn tri-metal nozzle reliably prints abrasive carbon-fiber filaments; Integrated AI camera now standard for monitoring and timelapse. Flagged: Fine detail / print quality softens at high speed versus rivals like QIDI and AnkerMake; No multi-material / multicolor support — single-color only; PEI bed depends on glue stick to hold parts; Awkward rear-mounted filament path / spool holder. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

How much does the Creality K1C cost?

The Creality K1C has a US price of $559, as of 2026-07-25.

How does the Creality K1C compare on price?

At $559, the Creality K1C is #8 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420.

Has the Creality K1C's price changed?

No — the Creality K1C has held at $559 since 2024-01-19.

What is the lowest price the Creality K1C has been?

The lowest we have recorded for the Creality K1C is $559 on 2024-01-19.

Is now a good time to buy the Creality K1C?

The Creality K1C is currently $559; the lowest we have recorded is $559 (2024-01-19). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

What are the Creality K1C's key specs?

Creality K1C (Creality): technology FDM, build volume mm 220 x 220 x 250 mm, max speed mms 600, auto leveling Yes, multicolor No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-07.

Price of record: $559 at creality.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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