Compare Creality Ender-5 S1 vs Creality K2 Plus
In this technical comparison between the Creality Ender-5 S1 and the Creality K2 Plus, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two 3D Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around ~$429.00 and ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS).
| Specifications |
Creality Ender-5 S1 |
Creality K2 Plus |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | 2023 | 2025 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 220× 220× 280 mm | 350× 350× 350 mm |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 250 mm/s (Typical: 120 mm/s); Acceleration: 2,000 mm/s 2 | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 30,000 mm/s 2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05–0.35 mm (50-350 microns) | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | "Sprite" All-Metal Dual-Gear Direct Drive (1:3.5 Gear Ratio) | "Apus" Direct Drive (Dual-gear, all-metal with filament cutter) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 300 °C (Titanium Alloy Heatbreak) | 350 °C (800W AC Heating System for rapid warm-up) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Brass Nozzle (Standard M6 thread) | 0.4 mm Quick-swap Tri-metal "Unicorn" (Hardened Steel tip) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 110 °C; PC Spring Steel Magnetic Sheet | 120 °C; Flexible Frosted PEI Magnetic Build Plate |
| Leveling System | CR Touch 16-point Auto-Leveling + Manual Auxiliary Knobs | Fully-automatic with Active Bed Tilt Calibration and G-sensor |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, PC, ASA, HIPS | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PA-CF, PPS-CF, PPA-CF, TPU |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout Sensor and Power Loss Recovery | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Tangle Detection |
| Air Management | Open Frame (Optional Acrylic Enclosure available separately) | Built-in Air Purifier (Active Carbon/HEPA) + 60 °C Active Chamber Heater |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | SD Card, USB Type-C | Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), Ethernet, USB Drive (32GB internal storage) |
| Camera & AI | None (Supports external USB camera via Sonic Pad upgrade) | Dual AI Cameras (One for monitoring/timelapse, one for flow/PA calibration) |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud (Requires optional Wi-Fi Box or Sonic Pad) | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print 5.0+, Web Interface |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch Color Touchscreen (Tabbed UI) | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | Creality Print 5.0+, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 425× 460× 570 mm; Net Weight: 12.1 kg | 495× 515× 640 mm; Net Weight: 35 kg |
| Power & Noise | 350W Power Supply; Operating Noise: ~50–55 dB | 1200W Max; Noise Level: ≤ 45dB (at 300 mm/s) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer modules, Tools (Pliers, Wrenches), SD Card & Reader, Spare Nozzle, 10m Starter Filament, Grease | Printer, CFS Unit (if Combo), 4×500g Hyper Filament, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Stick |
| Price | ~$429.00 | ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS) |
| Full Details | Ender-5 S1 - Full Specifications | K2 Plus - Full Specifications |