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Model | K1C[BUY K1C] |
Mars 5[BUY Mars 5] |
Printing Material | Filament | Resin |
Buy Filament for Creality 3D K1C | Buy Resin forElegoo Mars 5 | |
Estimated price | $449,00 | $199,00 |
Manufacturer | Creality 3D | Elegoo |
Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
Print Volume [mm] | 220x220x250 | 143x89x150 |
Printer Size [mm] | 355x355x480 | 230x230x433 |
Weight [kg] | 12,4 | 6,6 |
Power Loss Recovery | YES | NO |
Maximum Resolution [mm] | 0,1 | 0,01 |
Processor | ||
Display | Display touchscreen 4,3'' | Touchscreen 3,5'' |
Power Supply | 110/220V / 350W | |
Connectivity | Ethernet / USB / Wi-Fi | USB |
Operating systems | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Max, Linux |
Date of registration in the system | 2024-05-16 | 2025-04-23 |
Release date | 2024 | 2024 |
Extra features | The Creality K1C is a fully enclosed CoreXY 3D printer featuring an all-metal extruder, tri-metal Unicorn nozzle for abrasive materials, automatic bed leveling with nozzle cleaning, AI-assisted failure detection, built-in camera for timelapse, enhanced cooling system, root access to Klipper firmware, and compatibility with PLA-CF, PA-CF, PET-CF, TPU, ABS, and more. | Elegoo Mars 5 features a 6.6 4K monochrome LCD screen and 35um XY resolution, with auto-leveling and system check at startup. It includes smart sensors to alert for leveling failure, resin shortage, and residue detection. Using MSLA technology with a 405 nm COB light source, it also offers a 3.5 touch screen and supports various resins, including washable, ABS-like, and plant-based types. |
Support for multiple colors and materials (AMS and CFS) | NO | NO |
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Cost-benefit | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
Hardware | 5.4 / 10 | 1.8 / 10 |
Tela | . | . |
Print volume | 3 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
Performance | 5 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
[BUY K1C] | [BUY Mars 5] |
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