Creality K1 Max vs TINA2
Is the Creality K1 Max better than the TINA2 for you?
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Creality K1 Max
TINA2
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Getting StartedEssential features for beginners
Setup TimeTime to get to first print
15 minutes
Pre-assembled
Auto Bed LevelingRemoves 80% of print issues and manual leveling
Yes
Yes
What You Can PrintBuild volume and material capabilities
Build VolumeLarger build volume = bigger prints
300 × 300 × 300 mm
100 × 120 × 100 mm
Max Nozzle TemperatureHigher temperature = more material options
300°C
250°C
Max Bed TemperatureHigher bed temperature = better adhesion
100°C
100°C
Max Print SpeedFastest the printer is able to move
600 mm/s
60 mm/s
Average Print SpeedGeneral printing speed = prints take less time
300 mm/s
30 mm/s
PLA PlasticBasic plastic, most color options, best for beginners
Yes
Yes
PETGStronger than PLA, good for functional parts
Yes
Yes
TPUFlexible rubber-like material
Yes
Yes
ABSStrong and heat resistant, needs enclosure
Yes
Yes
ASAUV resistant, good for outdoor parts
Yes
Yes
NylonVery strong, needs high temperatures
Yes
No
Ease of UseUser-friendly features and ease of operation
Direct DriveFiner filament control, improves overall printing quality
Yes
Yes
Filament SensorPrevents print from continuing when filament runs out
Yes
Yes
WiFi PrintingStart prints from your computer
Yes
Yes
EnclosedSealed environment for better temperature control, fumes and noise reduction
Yes
Yes
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced capabilities and customization
Multi-MaterialPrint with multiple colors/materials
No
No
CameraMonitor prints remotely
Real-time monitoring and time-lapse recording
No
DesignCoreXY = faster, Bed Slinger = simpler, Delta = tall prints
CoreXY
CoreXY
Technical SpecsPerformance and build characteristics
Max Printing AccelerationHigher acceleration = faster printing
20000 mm/s²
500 mm/s²
Print Bed SurfaceSurface type affects print adhesion
PEI
Plastic
EcosystemOpen ecosystems work with 3rd party software and parts for easier maintenance
Open Source
Open Source
Cost & ValuePrice and overall value
SeriesHigher series usually means newer/better features
K1
Tina
Release DateWhen the printer was first released
April 2023
March 2022
PriceThe retail price of the printer
$899
$149
CommunitySee how others are using this printer
Users With This PrinterNumber of public users who prefer this printer
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