MINI+
“A lovely little printer that's priced against much newer machines.”
Will’s take Hard to recommend
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- MINI+ vs K1C
Prusa MINI+ vs Creality K1C
K1C
“Good in 2024, but the K2 does more for less now.”
Will’s take Hard to recommend
The short version
- The K1C costs $50 less.
- The K1C holds 2.1× the build volume.
- The K1C handles up to 4 colours; the other is single-colour.
- Only the K1C is enclosed, which matters for ABS, ASA and indoor use.
By the numbers
Side by side, drawn to scale
- Prusa MINI+
- Creality K1C
Price
Build volume
Top speed
Max colours
Bed size from above
- MINI+ 180 × 180
- K1C 220 × 220
Full specs
Marked where one is clearly aheadSpec for spec
| Spec | Prusa MINI+ | Creality K1C |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549 | $499 |
| Released | November 2020 | January 2024 |
| Technology | Filament (FDM) | Filament (FDM) |
| Motion system | Bed slinger | CoreXY |
| Build volume | 180 × 180 × 180 mm | 220 × 220 × 250 mm |
| Top speed | Not stated | 600 mm/s |
| Acceleration | Not stated | 20,000 mm/s² |
| Max colours | 1 | 4 (CFS-C (optional add-on)) |
| Frame | Open frame | Enclosed |
| Hotend, max | 280 °C | 300 °C |
| Bed, max | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Chamber heating | None | None |
| Weight | 4.5 kg | 12.4 kg |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, CPE, PVA/BVOH, PVB, HIPS, PP, Flex, Nylon, wood-filled | PLA, TPU 95A, PETG, ABS, ASA, PLA-CF, PA-CF |