Creality K2 Plus: A Reality Check- Does it Live Up to the Hype?

[@RivalRecords]

Great video and info!

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Thank you so much! Truly means a lot

[@Blckstar09]

I agree 100% with you, I had nothing but issues with my K2plus. Within a week of use my extruder PTFE push fitting failed causing a clogged nozzle. With no available spare parts from Creality it’s impossible to fix the printer, and you are on the mercy of their support team. So I had to modified my extruder to keep my printer going while I waited for the warranty parts to come in. The filament sensor was poorly after numerous issues and error from the printer I going the retaining spring that hold the filament trigger was missed placed from the factory which cause the problem from the beginning. The Printing quality also resembles the poor build quality of the printer. Print after print I keep changing setting and trying to get improve the quality. The Creality slicer is full of bugs and glitches every time you move a setting. I was forced to changed from my Mac to a windows computer to make it get better quality due to issues in the Mac version of the slicer. Also Don’t try to cancel a print this takes about it 3-5 min for the printer to accept the request before it stops printing. This is a horrible system. The CFS comes with its hand full of issues. When printing multi color you need to be around and monitor the filament changes. For some reason the filament hub trigger a stuck error and stops the print until its resolve. My Bambu printers are miles ahead on quality.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

With all that being said I wish I would have known that before I bought. It’s wild to me that in 2025 you can have that many issues with a printer right away. I have 3 Bambu printer and one is a refurbished one and never had 1 issue. One of my printers I have been running for 9 months 24/7 seven days a week and it still has the original nozzle. Keep on printing bro

[@kylequinn1963]

I don't know why Creality doesn't ever tell people this but all of the spare parts for this machine and all their machines are available on AliExpress

[@jeff-l3d1m]

@ all the youtuber review are not honest they just do it to get free printer from this company. I don't trust any of them.

[@DavesDimension]

missing screws.....broken leg....this looks like a major major QC nightmare!!! #bambulabs is the #creality killer!! That sucks that you had this experience....but hopefully this video sends a message to creality....and serves as an education piece for those looking to buy. Great video as always bro!

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Creality will never see it! But I hope more people see it that might be thinking about this printer or someone that has this printer and an issue they dont see.

[@grncreek]

Definitely not too harsh. I think you got lucky with the broken foot, at least it exposed some big QC issues. With Bambu's recent access control move, and creality's QC problems, I'm looking at the sv08. I was ready to pull the trigger with bambu, literally same day I was going to make my purchase I fortunately found out about them locking down 3rd party access. I wish the coreone was available in a larger 350x350 format. Hopefully after some calibration the sv08 will be a reliable printer.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I completely agree that the broken foot on my K2 Plus exposed significant QC issues. I also share your caution regarding Bambu's recent access control changes. It's great that you're researching alternatives like the SV08 - fingers crossed it'll be reliable after calibration! I think you make a valid point about Bambu's motivations. Forcing 3rd parties to increase security is a positive step. I appreciate their efforts to protect users from potential threats - no zombie printing machines coming to life and chasing me out of the house lol! While there's been speculation surrounding these changes, I think a lot of people are jumping to worst case scenarios. Most 3rd party developers are going to jump on board to what Bambu wants to access Bambus users. Let me know what you think! Looking forward to hearing about your experience with the SV08!"

[@shalehausler4383]

I won't go bamboo as I will not use web only interface to make a product work. My first creality (ender 3 version 1) was such a pain in the butt, I can't get over that either.

[@ageorgiev89]

When i started the video i expected it to be a paid ad as always, it ended up a real unboxing which points out how bad the quality of creality is. I wouldn't touch any of their printers and i'd return it if I was you.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Even if it creality sent me a printer if it would have been messed up I still would have posted it. But I spend my hard earned money and was devastated. Thank you so much for watching means a lot. My goal with unboxing videos is to have you hanging out with me. Just never thought it would end that way!

[@dwaynem8015]

I got mine from main site and it was also a combo. It arrived no broken feet and zero issues. I do agree the qc needs more attention. I have seen alot of people having issues unboxing and using printer. I also have 3 elegoo printers and am used to this kind of thing. If it is broke send it back and get refund or another. 👍

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I’m glad to hear yours came in perfect condition. I am sending it back but I think I’m going to hold off on ordering another one. I think I’m going to wait to see what Bambu does next. I have had nothing but a positive experience with all 4 of my p1s printers. Thank you for watching

[@DreamyChillVibes]

Creality K2 Plus: $2200, Bambu X1C: $1350, Kobra S1 Combo $549

[@damn_diamond8434]

The k2 plus is only 1200 without the cfs

[@Austin_Nicholas_]

Thank you for sharing the experience! 🙏🏻

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Thank you! I hope it helps others out there.

[@davea1607]

These are not guide rods, they are lead screws and all they do is control position in the z-axis, they should not be fixed at the top or else they wil overconstrain the motion of the bed, this is by design. You have 4 guide rods that control position in x-axis and y-axis and they are solid. I have had this printer for 1 week and the print quality and speed are impressive and a very solid product. Having said that, yes they did cut corners to deliver the product in a short time. My printer came with a broken door hinge an a broken foot, also some minor bugs with the slicer and cloud which i am hoping they will fix soon.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Thank you for the clarification on the lead screws! I appreciate the insight into the design and functionality. You're right, overconstraining the motion of the bed could cause issues. It's great to hear that you're impressed with the print quality and speed of your K2 Plus. Sorry to hear that you experienced some quality control issues, such as the broken door hinge and foot. I hope Creality addresses those minor bugs with the slicer and cloud soon. Thanks again for sharing your experience and adding more context to the discussion!

[@kylequinn1963]

Hey, at least the K2 can be used entirely offline unlike all future Bambu machines now. That alone is enough to make me consider it instead of whatever the new bambu XL is.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

To be honest, the upcoming firmware update for Bambu Lab printers has created a lot of uncertainty. While there's been plenty of discussion and speculation, the truth is that we simply don't know what to expect yet. I'm excited to learn more about the update and its potential impact, but for now, let's take the speculation with a grain of salt and wait for official confirmation.

[@oneanother1]

Hey, I'm not trying to rain on your disappointment, but those leadscrews are fine the way they are. They are allowed to move freely so they don't bind up causing shift in the z axis. Take a look at those huge smooth rods, there's four of them, those are what keeps the z axis sturdy, and not the leadscrews. Ive been printing for years, many different brands, and I tinker on them. Believe me, I'm not a creality fanboy, I'm just seeing you being frustrated when its not going to be an issue. Try not to compare too much with the bambulab, the creality k2 is a different machine built completely different from the smaller bambulab. The k2 is a way better printer than the k1. You have to at least do some prints on it before coming to a conclusion. Idk man, got disappointed too easily.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I appreciate your suggestion that I might have been too quick to judge, but considering the issues I found with a $1600 printer - a broken foot, missing screws, and a loose back panel - I think my concerns are valid. And why I never even turned it on. Thank you so much for the help and the kind correction.

[@DavidPelkey]

Same sort of shit happened to me. It was mostly intact when I got it. I did have to fish one of the bearings that came off a front roller and made is way into the filament advance and sensing assembly. It will print PLA like a champ. But when I printed PPS-CF... the links in the armor showed. The unicorn nozzle is clog happy... even without CF filaments. I wish I saw those videos before I ordered. The support is lacking ... or just not efficient. If they could just fix their support they'd be giving Bambu Labs a run for the big money. It's a machine with huge potential and I'm looking forward to seeing what people and aftermarket companies do to fix this thing.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

One day when quality control in improved I’ll go down the road of trying testing out the printer. But from a good majority of the comments already on this video there’s a lot of problems that need to be fixed prior to testing again. Thank you so much for watching the video truly means a lot to me.

[@jeff-l3d1m]

good luck. this printer is trouble

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I’m taking a hard pass on this one!

[@MaddMaxxTcs]

Id return it and give Creality a good talking to.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I’m too small for Creality to even care or to even hear it! Thanks for watching means a lot!

[@zombiehunter1152]

First rule never buy a brand new printer on release, I wait at least 8 to 12 months for the to work out any issues or bugs they might have and they normally have a lot .

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I agree on that! I did wait a bit of time but in the future I will wait longer. Thanks bro for watching

[@zombiehunter1152]

@@Millenniumworkshop always , try to help out as much as I can .

[@bjornarhuse]

Those rods are not the guide rods, you can see them in the front and back. Creality has separate screws for the Z axis. They are not anchoring the plate to the screws like Bamboo does. Maybe the Creality solution is better in that regard.🎉 The feet had gotten a bump so one came off, the others were in fact fixed before you unscrewed them! Are there nuts or plugs floating around inside after you unscrewed them maybe?

[@Millenniumworkshop]

When I took the other foot off because the printer is so heavy I felt that I did not need the other feet. I can always fix that foot later no big deal in my opinion. But when I took that one off a bolt that holds the frame together was just sitting in the hole no big deal but when I check the broken foot that bolt in that hole was not screwed down. My big problem with all that what is not put together everywhere else inside the printer. Just seemed to be too many strikes to deal with. Thanks for watching means a lot

[@stiffler8632]

Where did you get the Bambu stand from?

[@Millenniumworkshop]

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[@Loprintz]

Mine is riddled with error codes, my bottom hinge was not even glued to the glass door, same wobble in the drive rods.... sent them an e-mail, they don't even respond. Going on 4 days not hearing from them.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I’m so sorry! Having to deal with that is wild. I hope you can get it all fix. Again 1600 for a printer and issue after issue is a problem.

[@NewZonaRides]

I just order one from Best Buy. I hope my experiece is better. I actually might just cancel my order based on your video. If I didn't have a YT channel I probably would have never ordered one in the first place. I just want a large printer.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

No worries at all! Glad I could provide a realistic view. Cancelling might be a good idea if you're not confident. Large printers can be a game-changer for makers. Personally, I'm waiting to see what's next in the market - I think Bambu has something big coming! Looking forward to checking out your channel!

[@warriorsharp4608]

I bought mine a few days ago and no issues with the feet or lose screws. I updated firmware and and use "Creality print 6.0 a little buggy". I have other slicers I am testing with. Time will tell if this holds up but I think its more of a quality control issue. I am buying extra parts just in case. In all I love the printer so far and have not had issues with the actual prints. I did not buy straight from Creality but a domestic online store.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

That’s good to hear! I hope you don’t have issues. The only issue is the lack of extra replacement parts out there. Creality has been a little slow on that side. Good luck on your printing!

[@hammerfallen12345]

This is why i don't like Creality. Long time since i bought one and they still make these stupid faults. The number one reason why i don't want this machine is because the multi color is only made for layer hight 0.2 mm. Less then that and the print will not turn out that good. After some reviews i found one guy talking about this problem and he contacted creality and they said not less then 0.2 mm when printing multicolor. Perhaps they will fix this with time but there are other brands that can perform with less then 0.2 mm. Problem with creality is that everything looks good from outside until you reach the inside (printing) I would still be happy if the chassi looked a bit bad as long as the printer is made what it is supposed to be made for. Creality seems as usual to forget what they actual are making. They focus on to mutch designs...that's why bambu lab are still kicking their butts

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I think if if creality did more testing before they released new printers people would not be waiting on a fix. Bambu is still king

[@HyperdriveStarWars]

Love the shirt! But damn that printer is a hot mess. Doesn't look like they QC'ed this thing at all. I'm sorry that happened to you man. Hope you get a better one.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Thank you so much! I love the shirt and I’m very thankful you sent it to me. I made sure to wear it in my next video!!!!

[@patsfann4life69]

I started with creality and will NEVER go back,, BAMBU #1 ,, IMO ,, Wait for the release of Bambu 's newest one 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Millenniumworkshop]

My cr10 smart pro really started everything for me. It was great. Bambu just changed everyone’s standards in over quality. I’m going to wait bro! Thanks for always watching

[@peterpizzurro]

I hope you're not comparing an Ender 3 to an X1.

[@lethaldarkness115]

Bambu is too small. 👍

[@kylequinn1963]

This didn't age well. I hope you enjoy your Bambu when they inevitably go full Stratasys with their $100-$150 proprietary filament and monthly subscription to use their slicer.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

@@peterpizzurronot sure what this means.

[@cylonmode]

The longer this printer is out and the more people get their hands on it the more problems come out. Creality is the same old Creality, I considered this printer after getting burned on my K1 Max... Never again. I think the positive reviews at this point are paid for...

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I feel that way at times too you really have to dig to find the bad reviews! Thank you for watching means a lot!

[@cylonmode]

@@MainframeDaydreams That is a broad truth that lets Creality off the hook based off denying accountability because "everyone has problems"... That don't work for me. I wasn't even referring to the QC issues, although that adds to the negative reputation further. Every other youtuber that talks about the K2 has something significantly negative to say but overshadows the negativity because they were sent the machine for free from Creality. This being a whole other problem with trusting content on YT. This channel didn't do that which is nice, but they also couldn't even use it so there you go. Manufacturers like Creality and FLSUN would rather send out free machines with demands to content creators and deploy bot comments other than listen to the consumer and put out a good product when its ready.

[@cylonmode]

@@MainframeDaydreams I own a K1 Max and a P1P... The Bambu is easily my most reliable and quality printing machine. Print quality is not the issue here though, its everything else.

[@cylonmode]

@@MainframeDaydreams Good luck with it, you don't have to justify your purchase to me. You can beta test the printer for them, I don't have time for that.

[@cylonmode]

@@MainframeDaydreams ok

[@Turbo__Nerd]

Dang that sucks! I had high hopes for this printer

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I really had high hopes as well. I was super pumped until all hope was lost.

[@TheFunesk]

Immediately returned. I'm glad I didn't buy one.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Yep they are picking it up on Friday and refunding my card then!!! Can’t wait

[@roundcheesewheel]

I really appreciate this unboxing review style, thanks 👍

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Thank you so much! I want it to feel like you are just hanging out with me.

[@Chopsuey087]

I sold all 16 of my Creality printers after I bought my first Bambu. Never touched them again after the first print on the A1. So much faster and way better quality.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I totally agree. But I was definitely willing to try something different

[@bryanbbarnes]

I have never liked Crealiity. My local makerspace I belong to had several along with a couple Prusa printers. The Prusa's were work horses and when they did break down to all the abuse they took in that environment they were easy to fix. The Creality printers were always broken down and sat in a state of disrepair and when they did print they didn't print well. When it came time for me to purchase my printer I went with Prusa. Even though they are in eastern Europe, the Prusa customer service is excellent and I had to order a part (user error - totally my fault) I was able to get parts right away via Fedex and they have complete easy to follow instructions to make any and all repairs. I love my Prusa XL and it was worth every penny.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

My creality cr10 smart pro I had little issues with. And when I did it was due to user error or needed a new nozzle. But taking one out of the box and screws missing is wild lol

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Wouldn't those be extra screws for longer feet? Many have had the issue with a broken foot/screw. I would invest in a 5 pc small left handed cobalt drill set and a screw extractor like the Irwin set. The left handed drill bit usually backs out the remaining screw while drilling. If it doesn't , then the extractor will as it also is left handed. Those are height adjustment rods for the bed travel. The "Guide rods" are the smoooth ones that are held in place very securely. The bambo relies on their z bed height rods to do both. The screw rods in the creality are supposed to be loose on the top.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Thanks for the clarification and tips! Much appreciated

[@Foreign_Tropical]

Uh and on video.. cant argue with all that and with an upset you tuber but I really wished you could have gotten a machine like mine. Perfectly mint and working like a champ. At least you had it easier returning.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I wish I would my experience would have been better too. I was very excited for it!

[@SooksVI]

That printer looks like it was mishandled during shipping. This seems to be the case with a lot of Amazon orders, plus it's a heavy printer. I never order anything expensive on Amazon. I got mine from B&H Photo. It flew internationally with DHL and came in one piece.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I’m glade you got yours and nothing happen to it. Best of luck

[@edrjen]

Welcome to Creality quality control !:D

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Haha. What’s wild is one of my first printers was a reality CR 10 smart pro and I love that thing. It was great anytime I had an issue. It was usually a user issue. I did something wrong and it was just great but when you bring out a new product that so much more you would expect more than that quality.

[@s1amvwbug]

If I had received a printer from the company that arrived with a broken leg and a damaged screw, I would have immediately boxed it back up, called the company, and informed them that they sent me a defective product. I’d request a replacement and arrange to send the broken printer back to them. Honestly, there are a lot of red flags here-I wouldn’t have gone as far as removing all the bolts at the bottom of the legs. This should have been covered under warranty.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

My thinking was I can live with no feet on it and then just more and more things. I also felt like people should know. I just hit a point of thinking what is wrong with it that I won’t see. Thank you so much for watching, means a lot

[@koguister]

Dude! You can empty the printer before pick it up! Hahaha.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Ya I realized that later after I filmed everything lol 😂

[@matthewmays1934]

A hundred pounds is a struggle? 😂

[@Millenniumworkshop]

It’s a awkward lift lol

[@tombervoet4642]

Creality sounds american but is in fact Chinese (or Cheap) reality. Feel sorry, thx 4 sharing.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Thank you for watching means a lot! Wish the printer would have been more of a success

[@nikonshooter71]

I don’t think you were too harsh. Wait Brother just wait. I would rather see a video of you reviewing the bigger Bamboo than crossing your fingers for another K2 Plus😢

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Thank you! At this point I’m going to wait for Bambu to break the internet. lol

[@mrinductionakagolddenboy5645]

Lol weres the screw. And that's why I buy bambu . Creality quality control sucks.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

@@mrinductionakagolddenboy5645 no idea! The screws were not in the box or in the bag it came in

[@NerdAffiliated]

Sorry to see that you ment through that. :(

[@Millenniumworkshop]

It’s all good I’m glad it happened to someone that had somewhat of a voice for people that may have no voice.

[@NerdAffiliated]

@@Millenniumworkshop Facts

[@cool2noplays]

Wow that’s 💩

[@Millenniumworkshop]

It could have been great. Better QC could have maybe done it!

[@SuperSolo67]

Give a little time and patience this machine will be great.

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I hope so. I would love to revisit it down the road if changes are made for sure. But as of now I’m going to just have to wait.

[@patsfann4life69]

Okay,, you made that look easy (picking it up)🤣🤣,, P S. Nice video 😎

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Bro I need to work out more! I was shocked on the weight. But I did respect the weight. Heavy usually means build well untill it’s not or missing some screws lol hahahaha

[@DaughterOfDathomir]

Sorry buddy.. hey at least the door didn't fall off :..)

[@Millenniumworkshop]

I’m surprised it did not with all the missing and loose screws lol hahaha

[@DaughterOfDathomir]

@Millenniumworkshop the door was probably the most solid thing on it lol

[@Millenniumworkshop]

@ so true except the shipping box it was in perfect condition

[@daryldixon71]

A review without even turning on the printer and testing it. It clearly seems like a review by a bamboo fan boy

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Fair enough, I didn't exactly give it a glowing review. But hey, at least I didn't have to worry about it printing a perfect replica of its own flaws

[@UTINNIDESIGNS]

Return that crap and get another Bambu!

[@Millenniumworkshop]

It’s going back

[@Scheettini]

Sadly that’s how’s Creality works, they never test their new printers, they let the customers to test them. They always do the same thing, with the K1 for example, they have an horrible launch back then, what they do? Does they fix the current printer? NO, they launch another version with all the problems solved (K1C) that’s why I don’t like this company, and it’s really sad to see their fanboys mad at everyone who complains about this of Creality. That’s why I’m not going to change Bambu Labs again for other company

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Bambu I feel is going to break the internet here soon and it’s going to be wild! Company’s just need to understand that we want quality not just mass production.

[@Scheettini]

@ Yes they will do! I was really tempted to get the K2 because I need a bigger printer, but, I will wait for Bambu Labd to release their new printer. It’s going to be worth it. Bambu Labs always understands that we want quality, we want things easy and not complicated. Creality never learns that, you going to see that soon they are going to release a K2 pro or something with all the fixes of the normal K2 Plus

[@6704whs]

Are you a men are what. Should have been an easy fix. Give it up. The guild rods are supposed to be loose

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Hey there! I appreciate your input, but I have to respectfully disagree. By the way, I think you meant to ask 'Are you a man?' - just a friendly correction. As a reviewer, I've worked with several 3D printers, and I can confidently say that the issues I encountered with the Creality K2 Plus were not minor. Regarding the guide rods, I understand that some play is normal, but the amount of wobble I experienced was excessive. It's not just about being 'loose' - it's about the overall build quality and attention to detail. As for the broken bolt and missing screws, those are not 'easy fixes' that a customer should have to deal with out of the box on a $1600 printer. It's about the manufacturer's responsibility to ensure that their product is properly assembled and quality-checked before shipping. I'm not giving up on reviewing 3D printers, and I'll continue to provide honest feedback to help others make informed purchasing decisions.

[@CollectingwithCool]

@@Millenniumworkshopgood review from someone that’s not even a men. 😂

[@6704whs]

You seem a little slow. What is your real job. You should be fired

[@Millenniumworkshop]

Let's keep the conversation civil. Personal attacks and insults aren't welcome here. I'm a reviewer, and I share my honest opinions and experiences with my audience. If you have a legitimate concern or question about the review, I'm happy to discuss it. Otherwise, let's focus on the topic at hand. And for the record, this channel is a hobby, not my full-time job. I do it to help others make informed purchasing decisions, and I won't engage with negativity or personal attacks. Here's a quote from my favorite Stormtrooper: "Move along."

[@CollectingwithCool]

You have too many spaces after the period. You should have your keyboard warrior badge revoked. 😂

[@OctavioFerreiro-i7u]

@@Millenniumworkshopit’s always someone out there on the web that’s gonna talk shit bet he wouldn’t do that if he lived across the street

[@sidevans2244]

Get em!​@@Millenniumworkshop