Creality K1 Max Review - It's BIG, FAST & AMAZING!

Oh boy have I been waiting WAY to long for a printer like this! Today I'll be discussing the Creality K1 Max and my thoughts on it. This printer has been a joy from the start right out of box and has been delivering some of the best prints I've seen to date, at speeds I'm still blown away by.
This is 100% a printer I would recommend to people just getting into the hobby, who are looking to print large stuff immedietly! It's easy to set up, a friendly User Interface, Small-ish footprint and did I mention the quality?
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[@SoftyBun]

The fact that we're able to print entire helmets and other larger pieces in one shot is AMAZING and really shows how far this hobby has come. great vid, frank!

[@garylangford6755]

neptune 4 plus is half the price and has bigger build volume

[@rudyb9543]

@@garylangford6755 yes , but it is way slower, bedslinger, and open frame, but a good printer

[@jedispidey]

Thanks for the video. I appreciate the fact that you just talk about your experience with the printer and not a brand bashing as some others do. I, too, love the K1 Max. I have been printing on it almost nonstop. Like you, it has also become my favorite printer to use before I use my others. The quality has just been soooo good with minimal settings adjustments. Waiting for your next video with some more cool prints.

[@BryanLashley]

I ordered one on Friday taking advantage of a labor day weekend sale and got it for lower then your "best" stated price. This video confirmed what I was thinking and I wonder how much work my CR10s and Ender will be getting after it arrives. Thanks for the vid Frank!

[@stevenwoods-oz8xr]

Thanks for your vids! Honest and thorough. Greatly value your opinion and love your channel!

[@MrZeroKage]

Having more options is never a bad thing. competition while drive companies to make better and better printer. Its a good time to be in the hobby. Another great vid keep it up.

[@xXKisskerXx]

one of the biggest reasons I didn't back the Bambu Lab printer - was the average print bed size. Like it had everything - except the larger format I wanted, and for the price... I kinda expected it to be more like 300 cubed. I am happy it came out and did well, and provided a basis for others to begin copying/cloning to make even cheaper versions on - which will eventually lead to some innovations - I just don't want a printer that prints smaller/similar to an Ender 3 from 2019. This K1 max is a good start - but with fans that loud and some of the other quality issues - it will be made 'better' in no time. I wonder how long until creality makes it the K1 Max Pro?

[@flynnshuker384]

Creality is back on top for Frank's favourite 🎉😂

[@erichburch4500]

I’ve been waiting for this review. I bought mine two weeks ago and love it. Been printing Mando armor and Flexi dragons. Every print has been near perfect.

[@FIDDY-FAT-P]

Do you need a pc or can you just use your phone for 3d printing,.I'm looking in to getting one that's all want to start it as a hobby

[@michaelbreeze4292]

Epic! Thanks for the review!

[@melvinmartinez5144]

Hey Frank, you were there main reason why I chose my first 3D printer to be the Elegoo Neptune 3 Max, you’re also the reason I chose to get a Creality Ender 3 V2 which I’v chosen based on your love for the Ender model, which I’ll be getting a few more of these Vi’s, but I’m also planning on buying a K1 Max, and yes you guessed it…you’re to be blamed for that as well my friend! LOL Thank you for all your insight!

[@_ethereal_astro]

Thanks, I was waiting for this vid. Still on the fence with Bambu’s X1E…hopefully coming soon. The 300^3 build volume is what I want. Great vid as always

[@michaelpecor8803]

I'm not going to lie. I am sold. I had been looking at the p1p. I'm currently running 2 Ender 3 S1 plus machines damn near 24/7. I love them both. And I'm waiting for a Halot mage to show up in the mail. I waited almost six years to pull the trigger, because of price. In less than six months they payed for themselves and more. Thank you for what you do you are appreciated

[@user-kw6zm1wh2i]

Let me know on the Halot. I have one and having loads of issues.

[@thegps7197]

Nice to see an honest review where your assumption was proven wrong. Good to see creality sorting out there issues and bringing a good printer to market. Great for 3D printing to have options and quality competition.

[@M1r0sl4v1]

yea? naah. just returned it because it was stuck on detecting input shaping at start.

[@denetbaldarrama460]

I am so excited to get into the hobby. Will have to save up a bit but I cannot wait to print out my first piece of ANYTHING 😂 thank you for the encouragement and all the endless information

[@WoodyWoodworker]

I just discovered your channel and I would like to thank you for all of the good content. Thank you!

[@cmkrygger16]

Good stuff, mate. Have been thinking about getting the K1 Max but when I saw your review of the K1, I was concerned the Max would not be an improvement. Glad to hear it passes the pub test in a "Frankly Built-to-perform" test. LOL. Cheers, mate!

[@ggh311]

Love the video ❤ keep up the good work

[@THE_Blaze28]

This channel got me into 3d printing

[@FredShaw]

I just bought this printer and I’m excited to see how good it prints. I appreciate you posting this video. I’ve learned a lot.

[@MozDivision]

Got the K1 Max today on Amazon for $554, including a 4 pack of filament. It'll be my 1st 3D printer, so looking forward to it

[@zchan1120]

the k1 or the k1 max?

[@AzureSkeye]

I’m enjoying the K1 max myself. Still figuring out the support elements to it but so far really clean prints.

[@EAGLINWRX]

What the hell! That’s an insane deal, I may have to wait to find a deal like that

[@hoppymchopperson6888]

Thanks frank. Love watching your videos

[@KickBass3d]

Yoooooo frank love your vids! Btw this thing is going on my wishlist lol

[@markburgess4528]

Great video Frank. Love my P1P but could be tempted with this.

[@HappyNerdPhoto]

This helps me out so much! I have been looking at this printer for a couple weeks now but I was a bit skeptical due to your video on the K1 and some friends that already have the bambu. I guess its time to replace my original cr-10 :D

[@user-kw6zm1wh2i]

You wont beat the Bambu apart from size.

[@Gatsurendo]

Had my K1 Max for about 2 weeks now and I get prints done and to people far faster with pretty much the same quality. A few hiccups at the start and now I just start prints while I am out and about and come home to a finished print. For sure my favorite printer so far.

[@chris-prs1342]

Hey. Thinking about getting this model, I'm trying to figure out print times on smaller items (before buying), so if you were printing a figure that's around 10cm, or a literal mug, any idea on a rough time? Just trying to see how long a simple print, vs a slightly less simple print take (I'm sure I could have written this a lot better 😂) Thanks Chris

[@Gatsurendo]

@@chris-prs1342 Sorry for the late reply. I looked up a more medieval style mug at 10cm scale with .2 mm layer height and a good amount of detail on it. It would take about 1h 36min @ 300mm/sec.

[@BattleDamageProps]

Hi Frank, thanks for the review. I've been doing mostly foamsmithing for cosplay and wanted to get into 3d printing. This cemented my decision on which printer to get. Thank you

[@TheArtOfSolo]

I’m definitely saving up for one of these.

[@camtron1967]

Let’s go. I remember you getting this on twitch. Creality really making a comeback huh

[@skyrider4789]

Thanks of the review. As a long-time viewer of your channel, I do appreciate your opinion, but with my experience with both Creality and Bambu, I'll wait for Bambu's big boy printer. Bambu has won me over with the overall user experience + fit & finish.

[@No0o0o0o0o0]

Yeah, not touching a creality printer that I dont already own and even then it's a dust collector. I too am sticking with bambu lab.

[@joshuatran430]

Can you elaborate more?

[@danime7244]

Been looking to get this one Maybe next year you definitely helped my make my decision. On a side note hook it up with you print settings for quality at 250-300mm/s and those amazing falloff supports. My supports are like concrete

[@brianbales9941]

Any chance you might post your slicer settings for some of the faster prints? I would be interested, especially with the obvious success. This has been one of my most trouble free printer experiences so far, if I can keep that up by not having to experiment myself that would be awesome.

[@raymondgomez8687]

Hey frank! I’ve been watching your videos bc I finally started 3D printing and it’s going good so far! Hoping I’ll be able to make cosplay helmets in the future! Love the video!

[@krollmond7544]

Might actually get this until i have enough for the Prusa XL. I love big printers, really appreciate this review!

[@3D4Everyone1]

Nice video, love your work. Agree that the K1 Max is a great printer.

[@vynaltheworld4092]

I'm adding this one to the list of printers I need

[@EvingaAngel]

Hmm looking into this 3d printer atm and it seems to be a 3d printer that seems to be a good 1st printer for me who looks for practical 3d printing but aswell a easy machine to start with ,thanks for an amazing video this was very helpful.😁💪

[@brandonstrelecki2408]

just ordered one from Best Buy for $720, can’t wait to pick it up!

[@joemendoza9188]

yay! I just ordered mine

[@user-mf4gm7rt2g]

I know that this isn’t the video but you have really inspired me a lot I was about to give up 3-D printing because I always thought it was the software like you were talking about in one of your videos but then I fixed my 3-D printer and I got it leveled I also didn’t know how to connect the pieces of stuff and that’s also I was about to give up then when you said about soldering because I have three old solderers and I also have used my 3-D printing scraps to create swords and I’m in the process of making an Iron Man helmet, so I just wanted to thank you so much for being so inspiring and helping me a lot❤

[@moneyreign1420]

Just ordered mines. Was $180 off with the holiday sale at Best Buy. Can’t wait to print helmet, props, and cosplay with it

[@WhatAboutRC]

This is how you make a video. No brand bashing. Just This is the item, i used it, this is what happen... thats all you need.

[@storageaddict]

Great video as usual. Looking into this one now compared to the K1 and Bambu. I was waiting for the larger beds also. You mentioned in this video you were in NC, just curious as to where as I'm in Raleigh myself. Didn't know if there would be a chance to meet you at a local event and talk shop. Thanks!

[@FranklyBuilt]

I’m near there-ish. I go to Galaxycon every year

[@MrCampbellPrints]

So beautiful well done, one day I will get to where you are, save me a place when I get there lol❤️

[@tylerdolstra9179]

Having spent some 30 hours printing on my own K1 max. I think its an awesome printer. The major con I have is with the slicer software. Though at the moment Orca Slicer does have a profile for it. It works so much better with high poly models. Hopefully this helps someone until they fix Creality Print slicer's crashing issue.

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

Unfortunately 30hrs is like one major print. Put on a year or so and let us know how it goes. At least 6M consistent printing large prints.

[@pasqualinolarocca5458]

Nice review. Now you make me doubt again, just ordered a Bambu P1S next to my cr6 max.

[@jasonburnside3626]

Thank you so much for mentioning the sound levels. I really wanted to get one but I don't have a garage and a downstairs roommate so I guess I have to stay with my slow bed slingers for now

[@foamhandsoap6576]

I really like the speed of it but do you think you could replace the fans with quieter ones to potentially get a desk printer powerhouse?

[@Vash.Baldeus]

I appreciate this review, as I have been looking to upgrade from my Ender 3v2, I do plan on using Orca Slicer with it if I do end up buying it.

[@killerms2221]

Well I'm sold. I was going to get a Voron but since they require 30+ hours of building whereas this is just right out of the box ready to go, I'm going with this.

[@ericwest3560]

I’m new to 3D printing, any tips on the settings to have the supports come off this easily or are those just the default support settings?

[@mavemaggulle6677]

awesome video, awesome printer, awesome youtuber, cheers

[@jackgiebe7651]

i'm just getting back in to 3d printing after a few years of not messing with it i'm going to buy the k1 max next week what's your go to filament to use for PLA?

[@robertojofre15]

the fact frank a few years ago was printing an entire suit in an ender 3 , to now were able to print stuff like this, super fast at a reasonable price is CRAZYYY

[@koriyuhboi436]

You can use orcha slicer. They have the K1 and K1 Max on the program.

[@ricardorodriguez3628]

Got my k1 max two days ago and have already printed two helmets which is nuts for me coming from a ender max neo

[@ChandraMajumdar]

@FranklyBuilt what profile did you use to print the helmet? Or did you do a custom profile? I am struggling with the support.

[@What-the-Fox-YT]

Do you still have to add glue to the bed like the original K1 to get good adhesion? Great review

[@kamenblackguy]

Does the carbon filter function well on the K1 Max? I don't believe I heard you talk about it. It's a feature I need since I don't have a garage to put my potential 3d printer in.

[@ajbillauer]

Hey, Did the K1 Max also require glue on the build plate for adhesion? Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@bassmanilil7463]

I am considering between p1s and K1 Max. Just not sure which is best for technical materials.

[@dsherburn]

Would you ever share your slicer profiles for Orca or Cura or both for the K1 Max?

[@hybridroid]

The auto calibration got me sold.

[@andresacha5307]

Exellent video!! It would be really helpful if you could share you're printer settings/parameters such as, speed, layers, supports, etc! Thanks in advance!!😁

[@rightsideup4444]

Hey! I ordered a k1 max due to your video and I was wondering if you can give me some tips on the settings, I've heard don't use arc settings? Is there some tips you can help me with? Mine comes in on the 12th, here in a few days. Thanks for the video! Great job 👏 where did you get the stl file and was it free?

[@DueyMiller-rk9dr]

Yeah I got one too. What's not to love about a printer that craps little spots every time it does automatic bed leveling. The printer that goes from 200C at the nozzle to 140 when it homes. But doesn't go back to the 200 afterwards. So I changed my G-Code on my file. It started printing without bringing the nozzle back up to temperature, even though the G-Code told it to do so. Now I'm waiting for another extruder.

[@Mathewadventure]

This why I love 3d printers

[@Saevien]

New sub here trying to get into 3d printing. See you at a MIL!

[@Banished_Builds]

great video man. I was considering getting one but my only question now is how is the dimensional accuracy on it?

[@FranklyBuilt]

It’s decent.

[@onyxdan8537]

I just got to order one! However, I'm getting worried about the reviews that was on their website from other buyers. Have you had any problems with it recently? With firmware or calibrating it?

[@AzureSkeye]

I’m having a hard time having the supports fall off, do you just set up your own or the the automatic support? Tree or other?

[@brightandshinyobject]

Will you be posting a guide/settings for the k1 max?

[@javitooo64]

Hi man thanks for your vidéo you convince me to buy One . Just a question how do you sand This Kind Of mask ?

[@Baldavier]

have you done any testing using Prusa or Orca slicer with the K1 Max? Can you even use those?

[@3DPrinterDoctor]

Is the build plate the same, any improvement on that and have you tried any other build plates yet?

[@unknownmysterious7585]

what slicer do you use the most? I have the k1 max and wondering what's the best slicer to use?

[@darc0615]

Which one is the one that did the clean top on the dome? I've been really thinking about getting the p1, but this one does look amazing, also it does have a bigger bed... definitely torn. I love my Neptune 3 Max but I feel like no matter how dialed in it is, there is always something to tweak to get that great print, and it gets annoying after a while. I love the simplicity of this one and the p1

[@dlove1030]

Hey Frank. I was wondering if sometime you could do a video on the setups and any upgrades you have on your K1 Max’s. I’ve had one for a few months and all of a sudden I can’t get any prints to get further than the first layer. It just clogs or doesn’t adhere to the plate. I have the smooth and textured plate. Swapped the Bowden tube with a Capricorn and even just got a micro Swiss flow tech. Still same issues. I also use a sunlu dryer box I keep the filament in while printing. Not sure what the issue is.

[@Deltazor]

If you are interested, it would be cool to see you try the Qidi X Max 3 and compare. I recently got it and love it but have nothing to compare it to.

[@AntiKipKay]

Thank you for this video. I'm so nervous. I just bought this with my paypal credit. I own and ender 3 and an ender 3 max. I'm not new to printing but still got that nervousness of a new machine. I see that it will serve me well and that really helps calm my nerves lol. Geez that was nearly 1k.

[@WoodyWoodworker]

@FranklyBuilt what desk/ table are you using for the K1 max? My sturdy table is wobbling like crazy when this printer starts to speed up. I don't know how to improve that.

[@marklerwell6381]

Hi love your videos I have a k1 max arriving soon and you said you used Cura and Bambu studio how did you set these up as they both don’t have the k1 max profile on them

[@jamespeverley3382]

You mentioned the creality slicer isn't the best, are you forced to use it or can you use others instead? Also do you find you have to use glue stick to get prints to stick, I have a mk3s prusa at the moment and never needed it.

[@darwking8188]

Printing in NC during the summer is no joke. Tough to keep things dry in my garage.

[@Djexoticdancing69]

Great video frankly👏👍👏👍👏

[@danielblackwell5577]

Any recommendations on a camera system to film your prints and to use to check in on them?

[@RathOX]

Im looking at either P1S combo or the K1 max, still cant decide, i know if i wanted to do much bigger prints i could do a Kobra 2 max or even wait for the elegoo orangestorm giga. AMS is more a luxury for run out & do some colour prints for some props. I could buy both and try em lol

[@swoopthescripter7771]

ordered one thanks

[@TheCivilWarrior]

Hey Frank just a quick comment, in your previous video you said how you weren't going to do video on the differences between regular supports and tree supports, and I'll I'm asking for is at least a short on it especially for someone who is not as experienced in 3d printing.

[@CDub512]

Just got the K1 Max. This sucker is loud. Do you print PLA with the top cover? I know it says to remove but man, it's a pain to have this thing top open when printing due to the jet engines.

[@Suntizo]

Is this printer or Bamboo lab X1 better? I don't really care about time printing but more of size & quality.

[@C8StingrayKnowledge-ii9dm]

Hi Frank. I am currently printing the Mark 85 suit for myself. I want to know how you printed the larger chest, back and waist pieces?

[@FranklyBuilt]

I cover it in my mk85 videos

[@HoraceKLai]

How well would enclosed printers like the K1 Max work in an unheated, unattached, garage/shed, in subzero Celsius temperatures?

[@dlove1030]

Hi Frank. I have a question. I just got my first printer. A K1 Max. So far the only print that was successful is the benchy. Others have failed due to print bed adhesion (even with glue stick, maybe not using enough?) but twice now the printer has continued “printing” and even “finishing” and saying it was successful even though it wasn’t letting out any filament. The first time I could see the filament for some reason was not in the extruder, it was about an inch away in the tube. I pulled the filament out and put it back and had it extrude and it seemed MAYBE it was a clog. Have you had this before? Any idea why it’s happening? And shouldn’t the run-out sensor detect that there’s no filament? Or does the fact that it’s still in the tube so far make it think it hasn’t run out. I’m not sure where the sensor is monitoring and how it works. I appreciate any advice you have.

[@makeitnerdie]

several times I almost spit my lunch onto my screen. Great, funny video. Now I feel like I should have ordered this as my next printer instead of the Neptune 3 max printer. Oh well, next printer I guess.

[@martinezrx71]

Could you share the actual 500mmr in the 400m settings you did for your community 1

[@ramirezkarlos1978]

@franklybuilt I’m planning on buying my 1st printer. Which would be the better beginner friendly printer. The Bambu P1P or Creality k1 max? Thx

[@KM3DPrints]

Well, always been looking many videos for comparing K1 Max and Bambu x1 carbon. Yes, Bamboo is the best according to me but see the price difference, it's almost more than double.

[@jamesstevens2715]

I’ve got a sovol svo3 and it’s was going good but it clogged up I got it fixed and now the Z axis isn’t set right I’ve worked on it several times and can’t quite get it right have you had any experience with the SVO3

[@tmilker]

Thanks, really good overview, looking to eventually pick one of these up on sale. I imagine the fan noise is solvable with some quality fans that can push air and are quieter. Fans are something these 3D printer companies skimp on. Also, the setup on your mic could be tweaked a bit. You've got a mic config that comes in way too hot after the gate and then slowly fades down to a normal level. It's quite jarring some times when there is a period of quiet and then you start talking again.

[@outfitterdigitalmedia433]

I’m super new and looking to buy this printer for cosplay stuff. Is this a solid choice for armor as well?