In this technical comparison between the Creality K2 Plus and the FLSUN S1 Pro, 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 ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS) and ~$1,299.00 USD.
| Specifications |
Creality K2 Plus |
FLSUN S1 Pro |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | 2025 | November 2024 |
| Print Performance | ||
| Build Volume | 350× 350× 350 mm | 320× 430 mm (Cylindrical build area) |
| Speed & Accel | Max Speed: 600 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 30,000 mm/s 2 | Max Speed: 1200 mm/s; Max Acceleration: 40,000 mm/s2 |
| Layer Precision | 0.05-0.3 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) | 0.1- 0.35 mm (Accuracy: ± 0.1 mm) |
| Extruder & Hotend | ||
| Extruder System | "Apus" Direct Drive (Dual-gear, all-metal with filament cutter) | Dual-Gear Direct Drive (Ultra-high flow: 110 mm 3/s) |
| Hotend Max Temp | 350 °C (800W AC Heating System for rapid warm-up) | 350 °C (Equipped with ceramic heating ring) |
| Nozzle Specs | 0.4 mm Quick-swap Tri-metal "Unicorn" (Hardened Steel tip) | 0.4 mm Hardened Steel (Bi-metallic high-speed design) |
| Build Plate & Leveling | ||
| Bed Temp & Surface | 120 °C; Flexible Frosted PEI Magnetic Build Plate | 120 °C; Textured PEI Spring Steel with Smart Zone Heating |
| Leveling System | Fully-automatic with Active Bed Tilt Calibration and G-sensor | Fully Automatic with Microtac Radar (Lidar) & Vibration Compensation |
| Materials & Sensors | ||
| Filament Support | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, PA-CF, PPS-CF, PPA-CF, TPU | 1.75 mm; PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, Carbon/Glass Fiber |
| Smart Sensors | Filament Runout, Power Loss Recovery, and Tangle Detection | Clog Detection, Runout, and Dynamic Filament Weight Monitoring |
| Air Management | Built-in Air Purifier (Active Carbon/HEPA) + 60 °C Active Chamber Heater | Active Drying Chamber (Heats filament while printing) + HEPA/Carbon Filtration |
| Connectivity & Monitoring | ||
| Interfaces | Wi-Fi (2.4/5GHz), Ethernet, USB Drive (32GB internal storage) | Wi-Fi (2.4G/5G), USB Drive (16GB Internal EMMC + 32GB Flash) |
| Camera & AI | Dual AI Cameras (One for monitoring/timelapse, one for flow/PA calibration) | Integrated 1080p AI Camera (Spaghetti/Debris detection & Timelapses) |
| Remote Mgmt | Creality Cloud App, Creality Print 5.0+, Web Interface | FLSUN Algorithms 2.0 (Web UI), Mobile App, PC Remote Control |
| UI & Software | ||
| Control Panel | 4.3-inch HD Color Touchscreen | 7-inch "Full-Integration" Color Touchscreen |
| Compatible Slicers | Creality Print 5.0+, Cura, OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer | FLSUN Slicer 2.0 (Customized Klipper-based), OrcaSlicer, Cura |
| Physical & Power | ||
| Dimensions & Weight | 495× 515× 640 mm; Net Weight: 35 kg | 550× 595× 1030 mm |
| Power & Noise | 1200W Max; Noise Level: ≤ 45dB (at 300 mm/s) | 1300W Max (Power supply adapts to voltage); Noise Level: ≤ 55 dB |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the Box | Printer, CFS Unit (if Combo), 4×500g Hyper Filament, Tool Kit, Spare Nozzle, USB Stick | Tool Kit, Spare Hardened Nozzle, 200g Hyper-PLA, USB Stick, Spool Holder |
| Price | ~$999.00 (Standard) to ~$1,499.00 (Combo with CFS) | ~$1,299.00 USD |
| Full Details | K2 Plus - Full Specifications | S1 Pro - Full Specifications |