Compare K2 Plus vs Mars 5
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| Model | K2 Plus[BUY K2 Plus] |
Mars 5[BUY Mars 5] |
| Printing Material | Filament | Resin |
| Buy Filament for Creality K2 Plus | Buy Resin forElegoo Mars 5 | |
| Estimated price | $1500,00 | $199,00 |
| Manufacturer | Creality | Elegoo |
| Release Year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Print Volume [mm] | 350x350x350 | 143x89x150 |
| Printer Size [mm] | 495x515x640 | 230x230x433 |
| Weight [kg] | 33,5 | 6,6 |
| Power Loss Recovery | YES | NO |
| Maximum Resolution [mm] | 0,1 | 0,01 |
| Processor | ||
| Display | Touchscreen 4,3'' | Touchscreen 3,5'' |
| Power Supply | 1200 W | |
| Connectivity | USB / WIfi | USB |
| Operating systems | Windows, Linux, Macbook | Windows, Max, Linux |
| Date of registration in the system | 2024-06-26 | 2025-04-23 |
| Release date | 2024 | 2024 |
| Extra features | The Creality K2 Plus 3D Printer stands out for its multicolor printing, large build volume (350x350x350 mm) and Apus Direct Drive extruder with tri-metal protection nozzle. It features automatic anti-tilt leveling, FOC closed-loop motors and active chamber heating. In addition, it has an intelligent CFS filament management system, cameras for calibration and monitoring, a 4.3-inch touchscreen and advanced sensors to optimize the printing process. | 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) | YES | NO |
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| Cost-benefit | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Hardware | 7.2 / 10 | 1.8 / 10 |
| Tela | . | . |
| Print volume | 4 / 10 | 3 / 10 |
| Performance | 5 / 10 | 9 / 10 |
| [BUY K2 Plus] | [BUY Mars 5] |
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