Is Bigger Better? Creality K2 Plus with CFS Review

[@DavidPrintGallery]

This feels like a super un biased review. Really solid comparison. I haven't been excited for a creality printer in a while

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@DavidPrintGallery dude you know I love both companies and I feel like I was super critical on the k1 max, Im really loving the k2

[@JingleStic]

Ive been loving my K2. Its a beast and has printed everything Ive thrown at it the last week or so.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@JingleStic same, I'm really liking it

[@chriskim457]

Holy moly. Sounds like creality is making a comeback!

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@chriskim457 this printer has really shocked me, the k1 max was ok but not comparable this one has been awesome

[@chriskim457]

@SaturdayMorningProps I'm so glad I wanted 2025 is the year of the big multicolor printer

[@offearth3d]

I love the thought process of matching a successful products quality instead of doing something different and ruining it.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@offearth3d exactly keep it simple, few slight improvements sure but don't go crazy

[@ahow8017]

I would love to see a side by side comparison of the K2 and the SVO8. The multi color on the K2 is a plus but the overall print size is what I am most interested in. Great review, I’m a new subscriber.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@ahow8017 welcome to the channel and thanks for the feedback I think I'm going to do an svo8 review this week

[@Yadiii7]

Love the view from a „normal“ user. Great and real review. Please more videos about big Prints with the K2 Plus.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@Yadiii7 will do! Thanks for the support

[@allanloudermilk4055]

It's such a refreshing viewpoint that you take about "isn't that what we want" I don't care who got there first just so long as all the good things stay in the next generation of printers.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@allanloudermilk4055 competition means the consumers win 🤘

[@TheModShopCO]

I'm excited. Ordered mine Thursday and I'll have it Monday. My bar was that it needed to be better than my K1 Max with hopes of it being comparable to the X1C in quality. I watched AuroraTechs video and it was great. Most of her gripes were primarily Slicer issues that I won't see because day one I'll be using Orca Slicer. You told me exactly what I needed to hear and so I'm pretty hyped to get it.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@TheModShopCO I think you're gonna be really impressed, let me know if you have any trouble definitely want to hear other opinions and experiencesn

[@SnoringVids]

I'm super interested in to see how multi color works on this from orca slicer, specifically bringing in a .3MF, would you share your thoughts or experiences either in comment or video?

[@awildridehome9469]

AuroraTechs video, ironically, had *a lot* of VFA's and quality issues even though she for some reason says they don't. Go back and look, pause the video and compare it to previous videoes of the X1C and the Qidi Plus4. When you see the two videos side by side, you can tell her specific K2 Plus had some *big* issues. I'm sure the K2 Plus is great, but that video was the first where I lost some faith in Aurora.

[@TheModShopCO]

@@awildridehome9469 yeah you’re right, I saw it I just forgot that was in her video. The few weeks before I purchased I consumed a lot of K2 plus content. Didn’t see that from anyone else.

[@awildridehome9469]

@@TheModShopCO I've seen some minor VFA's, but most people reviewing the printer don't show the prints in good enough light, or using a glossy enough filament, for you to be able to obviously spot the issues. I've never seen quite this level of youtubers "market" a printer such a specific way. Some reviewers have good units, some have bad, but most don't even bother to truly show it off. It's worrying knowing the history of VFA's with the K1 and K1 Max.

[@individualone]

I knew Creality was coming. I've always been a huge fan of creality 3d printers. Mainly because of the pricing, printer build print quality and their huge support for all of their 3d printers. Now it looks like Creality has done it. From here it only gets better.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@individualone definitely a great step in the right direction

[@WandererTJ]

Favorite video review of the K2 so far

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@WandererTJ thank you Tj 🙌

[@DarrenPoulson]

My main problem with Creality tho is their quality control. Their bed slingers were always hit and miss with too high a probability of getting a lemon in my experience.

[@tek9058]

My k1 max now feels outdated. Literally metal vs plastic, you can feel how much better build quality the K2 is just by the printhead moving around. The only complain i have is the flowrate. 25-30mm³ with Hyper PLA only, not enough to print thick layers fast. Hope MicroSwiss releases a K2 hotend, the CHT nozzles push 45mm³ for perfect walls, 54mm³ till first hole in max flow test. All 0.4mm nozzle.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@tek9058 I'm sure microswiss definitely will

[@scifimodelshop]

Big day Tuesday my printer is scheduled to arrive! and I got the kid 5 year old smile on my face! Friday sons are coming over we are having a setup party

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@scifimodelshop that sounds like awesome plans for this weekend!

[@mbelke]

The light flicker isn't the power consumption. It's the frequency that the main board is modulating the input power at. It's set at 50hz. LED lights in the US run at 60hz. The mismatch in your electrical system is why they flicker.

[@tek9058]

No such issues in EU, hm

[@JensNeumann-t1f]

Great review, how you shared your thoughts and views from a practical daily use.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@JensNeumann-t1f thankful you appreciate it, I know it doesn't cover everything but I still think it's helpful

[@NoMercyFtw]

This might be my first Creality printer, we will see if people start having problems down the line

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@NoMercyFtw always smart to wait a little 🤘

[@FutureStayAtHomeDads]

if its anything like the K1 Max I have now it should be an amazing experience!

[@solbaidweigraf]

after seeing it at the chicago sharefest I noticed how loud the cfs was then but im usually wearing headphones listening to music so isnt a big deal but I am just glad to finally be getting my k2+ preorder on tuesday. I probably wont get to mess with it til wednesday since fedex will probably drop it off right before I go to bed but I am super excited to use another creality after my cr10. I might have to redo my print shelves so I dont have to lift the thing to the top shelf especially since it seem have to put cfs on top

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@solbaidweigraf i have mine on a waist high shelf. You are going to love this thing, glad it's coming soon!

[@solbaidweigraf]

@SaturdayMorningProps yeah I think I'm just gonna move my xplus 3s to where I was gonna put the k2+ and raise the shelf above to accommodate it. Was mostly trying to combine both on same rack of shelves so the purging of poop would go down into same container

[@rcluff86]

I got a P1P for my birthday a month ago. Now I need to save up again for the K2Max or Bambu's larger printer, whenever it comes out. Either way, it won't be cheap lol

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@rcluff86 I'm sure you are loving the p1p that's an awesome machine

[@TheNerdArmory]

9:30 this is VERY interesting. I run 5 bambus on one powerboard from one socket outlet. I'm in an apartment building so maybe that has something to do with it but it doesn't have any issue. ONE of these things does this for you? Feels like super bad power efficiency?

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@TheNerdArmory my house electrical is super bad, builders rush like crazy these days and take tons of short cuts, people are saying it's some sort on interference idk, the sovol does it 1000 times worse

[@kbyethx]

I’m absolutely tempted. My only remaining question is about how close to open source the firmware is. I like the ability to go full custom and mod if necessary.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@kbyethx I'm sure with time that will be available by someone smart enough 😂

[@henryvolpe2263]

It runs on orcaslicer and all 3d printers follow the same principles I'm sure some will go crazy and make firmware for a custom main board

[@SnoringVids]

Is creality coping Bambu or is that just the evolution of 3d printing? Did Bambu copy voron?

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@SnoringVids evolution of 3d printing is a great way to look at it

[@CamaroWarrior]

I wonder if Bambu next larger printer will be better than this one or the X1🤔

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@CamaroWarrior just matters when they actually decide to release one

[@brianthepyro]

Another solid video. Don’t worry about the super technical stuff. AuroraTech has a good video for that. I just finished watching her review and saw you had this video out! I’m excited to receive mine that I ordered. Whenever that is! Seems like everyone has really good things to say about this machine!

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@brianthepyro I truly think you're gonna like it, it's doing so much right. Definitely let me know so I have more feedback then just my experience

[@brianvanzyl9841]

Good content, appreciate it thank you

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@brianvanzyl9841 thanks Brian 🙌

[@Donkers3569]

I enjoy your reviews and im in the final process of buying a 3D printer. The one I am set on most is the Bambu P1S and I know its in your linktree and I enjoy your reviews so much I tried to find a video of you reviewing that printer but could not find one. Overall it seems like a great printer from reviews from others and what I read online. With it being on sale it is currently in my budget range. What is your overall review of this 3D printer especially for someone who is getting their first 3D printer?

[@andyspoo2]

I use a built plate on my P1s that is textured on one side and smooth on the other. Textured is not good for everything, e.g. when you need to glue things together flat or making something light shines through.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@andyspoo2 definitely understand that for sure if the top surface of a print is what's touching the build plate sometimes smooth is also better

Have you gotten any z-banding? Some other reviewers have noticed z-banding with taller prints. This seems to be associated with systems that only use 2 leadscrews for the bed instead of 3.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

No but I haven't printed anything super tall I guess

[@jrmh096]

Hi, I’ve complimented on your channel on Instagram some time ago for being resourceful. I am thinking about the Qidi Plus4 , I want to print bigger, but also print multiple colours, I’ve looked at many other coreXY printers, the K2 plus does meet my needs but it is over my budget for now, so I am currently waiting til next year because I know there will be new CoreXY printers release. If I do get one right now I would have to make some sacrifices , leading me to the Bambu P1S AMS combo, it can’t print as big but it can print multiColour, do you have the P1S with AMS and did you talk about it? 🙏

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@jrmh096 I do have a p1s it's one of my favorite printers, I actually have it linked in my linktree

[@3DATHENS-qi1tu]

about the slicer i went to creality print from orca i find it more tuned for the k1 for now nice video

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@3DATHENS-qi1tu Ill have to give it a shot then!

[@nekrosoft13]

Creality Print 5.x is great... Creality print 4.0 was crap. Give it a shot

[@geoffreyhowells7290]

Creality Answered. This machine looks like it hit the 'Goldielocks' zone. Luv the attention to detail. Regarding longevity, time will tell. Currently have no justification for this much printer, but if I did, it looks like an amazing contender. It will be interesting to see Bambu's response... ya know they got to be up to something. Thanks for your professional review and helping consumers solidify their thoughts. Regarding the glass door, is there a legit reason for why they do not open 270 degrees and lock-in an open position against the side of the machine?

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@geoffreyhowells7290 thanks for the comment and feedback, the door question I wonder if it's because of print farms and and the amount of extra space you would need to flip the door all the way back

[@diabeticjedi7951]

I noticed that when you were showing it printing that the screen was off. Does it have a timeout setting where it shuts off? I'm the type of person that I don't like having screens on that don't need to be so that would be sweet.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@diabeticjedi7951 yup you can set them to turn off at different time limits

[@rmfberry261]

i mentioned seeing z banding during the live. i do not see any on the print you showed this video. seems like the software updates have fixed things

[@Daveyk021]

I wish it was as easy with the X1C to change the nozzle.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@Daveyk021 So I was told it isn't a cold swappable nozzle, the design tricked me.

[@nobodyuknow4911]

It looks great, if Creality can actually honor your damn pre-order and not ship out YOUR order to some rando. They've even "kindly" offered me a "free" roll of filament as an apology for somehow forgetting that one of the mini-fridge size boxes was supposed to go to ME and I was waiting along with all the other pre-orders since June/July only to be told "well we might get another shipment in early December..." I'm still excited for the K2+, but absolutely furious with Creality for their utter clown show of a fulfilment department.

[@dethde]

How does the CFS work if loaded with non-RFID spools? I've been thinking of getting this printer, and still have a bunch of PLA and PETG left over I want to use.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@dethde I showed a little clip in the video but the printer has a drop down menu that you select what material and color is in each slot

[@tonybarlow7584]

great review

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@tonybarlow7584 thanks Tony 🤘

[@sickswan61]

hmmm interesting... large format sounds good but creality... meh had issues with firmware with enders ill keep my eye on more reviews.. great watch tho

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@sickswan61 completely fair, hard to beat a bad past experience

[@nekbeth]

Definitely TPU tests, particularly with < 95A.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@nekbeth the CFS specifically says no tpu, definitely think something like the ender 3v3 would be better for you where you could remove the Bowden tube and feed the you straight in

[@Theprofessor1212]

Waiting for 29th Black Friday to see what discounts they are giving.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@Theprofessor1212 honestly I don't think the sales are gonna change, same with bambus

[@Shadigun00]

test TPU, spool tension will wear off it should have been adjustable roller with bearing,

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@Shadigun00 CFS says not to use tpu specifically

[@ncmach1]

Would it be possible for you to measure the height of the front door glass for me? Thanks

[@Plastis1]

How about different materials. And what speeds you use?

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@Plastis1 currently using orca default speed, and because it's in my office I really only do different pla types

[@Plastis1]

@ to bad as i see it petg or asa would be better for props pla is to fragile and heat sensitive. Wouldn’t a prop be tending to sag if left in the sun for too long long?

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@Plastis1 all my props are pla, I have taken my iron man suit to over 15 events and zero issue

[@hdfb78]

How is the leveling of the K2 Plus bed? My K1 Max bed warps when I heat it to 110 degrees Celsius to print ABS. I would like to know if this issue of the bed warping at higher temperatures has been resolved in the K2 Plus.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@hdfb78 I don't print that high butttt the bed is definitely already better than the max, my max i had to shim to get it level and even then it wasn't perfect, this beds first layers are great, but I can't speak for abs temps

[@Zamsky39]

Lights flickering might be due tu insufficient filtering and not the amount of power being drawn.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@Zamsky39 the sovol svo8 pulls 1000 watts at the start up and then settles down to 300 that causes my lights to flicker extremely bad not sure about the K2 though

[@sloter1024]

That means that printer is returning some electricity back to grid. Very unsafe.

[@Zamsky39]

@@sloter1024 it's just that the power draw is very uneven, low power factor.

[@lacrauangolano]

ur the best, thank you.

[@nahtanoj92]

I'm still waiting for mine to arrive 😢😢

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@nahtanoj92 it'll be worth the wait

[@SonnyNorfolk]

Aaaaaarrrrrrggggghhhhhhh, so hard to choose, X1C or K2 plus?

[@crusader-hcq]

doesn't seem that difficulit for me: Need bigger build volumn - K2P Less budget spending - X1C

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

i can understand i had the same debate with the p1p and k1 max, microcenter had them at the same price and it was so tough to choose, what are you interested in printing?

[@SonnyNorfolk]

@@crusader-hcq they're about the same price here

[@SonnyNorfolk]

@SaturdayMorningProps I have no idea really, I have 2 arty crafty kids who love making things, I have a sign business I could think up new products to make and sell 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@SonnyNorfolk you'd be able to make bigger signs on the K2 but lower budget would be the p1p

[@galnaor6442]

could you tell me what is the full-size W-D-H with the lid open

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@galnaor6442 info is on the site, linked in description. With the lid off it would be the same height as lid on

[@mikeskerritt9618]

Yes, it seems to be a good printer, but take a look at the price €1500 For me and most people, it's just out of my price range.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@mikeskerritt9618 completely understand, the top ones are definitely up there in price

[@Mando76]

Are you printing PLA with everything closed up or leaving the top and door open? I do cosplay, and only use PLA+

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@Mando76 currently been leaving it closed, not sure if the dual fans help stop the hear and heat creep but so far zero clogs

[@Mando76]

@SaturdayMorningProps yeah, I leave my top off and took off the door on my Max lol

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@Mando76 definitely recommended on the k1's

[@crusader-hcq]

It's fine to keep the door closed even with PLA

[@sierraecho884]

Not talking about tolerances microns etc. .... lol everyhting about 3D printing has to do with engineering. Can the CFS also dry the material for instance ? If not, can it at least keep it dry ? Believe it or not those are engineering type questions that matter.

[@tylercrye292]

there is a place for some descant but it is not a heated dryer.

[@sierraecho884]

@@tylercrye292 I hate those kind of missed opportunities. Proper material management does not only include being able to print your dildo in 4 colors, you need to be able to properly manage your material by also drying it and keeping it dry. I don´t get why those big brands don´t understand that. Desiccant is fine as long as it comes with a proper container for it and you can see your humidity levels or even better monitor it online.

[@SynysterGoose]

I’m waiting for a big bambu

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@SynysterGoose whatever floats your goat 🤘

[@SynysterGoose]

@ whenever creams my Twinkie

[@nekrosoft13]

Better talk to a bank for a loan.

[@kennethrichardson5456]

When done printing do you have to do anything special with nozzle

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@kennethrichardson5456 not at all

[@graphguy]

Nailed it

[@nortonshields8405]

What is the wait time for such a printer?

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@nortonshields8405 gotta check the website last time I saw the K2 with no color changer was 3 days

[@hexaspark]

well. shit... now i have to buy one to replace my old tronxy

[@GDM1787]

Oh look 👀! Another 10/10 Bambu Ender review video. I see about 3 per day. Bu-bye Bambi!

[@88RunnerBlade]

wanted to order it but doesnt seem to be available in Europe

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@88RunnerBlade danggg I'm sure it will become available soon

[@88RunnerBlade]

@@SaturdayMorningProps could be, but Black Friday deals are short. Need to buy something in that timeframe. If this doesnt become available, I will go for X1C

[@joeycurry8700]

Great printer👍 I would still rather buy 3 Bambu lab p1ps than this

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@joeycurry8700 p1p is a great option for budgets and that would be a great plan to start a farm

[@joeycurry8700]

@ true

[@SnoringVids]

Subscribed

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@SnoringVids thank you!

[@Hilmi12]

Flicker could be electrical interference

[@nekrosoft13]

Ordered mine today... Will be joining my k1 max :)

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@nekrosoft13 heck yeah, do they have an estimated shipping time?

[@OmegaGamingNetwork]

I hope this is indeed true, because competition is good. When manufacturers are legitmetly competing with each other, we are the ones who win. That said, Creality's reputation with me is effectively in the trash after the K1 mess. I'm going to be watching this printer and likely the next generation one close for quite a while before I'm willing to give them another shot. Once I start seeing these machines with 3000+ hours on them and if the reviews continue to say the same thing...then we shall see. I run a business and 90% of my printing are all multi color prints with each of my machines doing thousands of filament changes per week. Reliability is absolutely everything to me. That and I'll be honest, I despise Cura and I won't use it. I'll throw the following criticism at all the manufactures at this point. Quit Making your own slicers...just Pick Orca. That said I do still have one major bitch about creality that they haven't resolved. Their web store is an absolute mess. Finding spare parts is a pain. Easily knowing what parts are consumable is a pain. Bambu absolutely does this better and I'm sorry but the fearmongering about the closed system and prices never materialized. Every single consumable part on the bambu printers is cheap on their website, with the build plate being the exception. But more importantly it is super easy to navigate their site and find the exact parts you need. Need ptfe? A couple clicks, Need new filament funnels for the AMS? A couple clicks, Need new belts? A couple clicks. Creality needs to redesign their site and frankly it is time to put most of their printers out to pasture.

[@mdalacu]

The filters are a joke unfortunally ...and i bought it especially for the air purification :/

[@teriyakipuppy]

You can't just show us the difference between two prints from a brand new printer and an older printer. Not without explaining why it does it. A printer does not stay tuned and calibrated with months of use.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@teriyakipuppy my x1c is literally brand new Bambu just gave it to me for the comparisons

[@andyspoo2]

Crealities biggest IMO is they suck at making slicer profiles. Prusa and Bambu spend countless hours fine tuning profiles, Creality expects the community to do it for them. I have spent 100's of hours of my life and a lot of money on filament trying to tune their printers in with multiple test prints. Not any more. I bought a Bambu last year and it just works with the supplied profile. Creality is lazy. I'm sick of doing their work for them. I won't be buying their printers again, not even at a rediculous price point because I'm sick of spending my time/life trying to sort their c**p out.

[@tired5925]

the nozzle is not hotswappable. so u havent tried it. this means all of this is just fake and u have been paid. And u lied about this not being an ad which is a crime in USA

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@tired5925 how are you going to tell me it's an ad 😂 sorry I messed up about the nozzle you are correct that I did not have to do a nozzle change within one week of owning the printer "shocking" I know. But then to tell me it's an ad 💀 I can promise you my little 30k KZbin channel did not beat the other big KZbinrs that have half a million subs to be chosen for ads 😂 have a good day and sorry you're having a tough time

[@tired5925]

@@SaturdayMorningProps u said it was hotswappable, didnt need it to break so u try that feature. but as u said, u havent tried it but already mentioned it in ur video so indeed u havent done this work but it is just a script. other YTer arent gonna easily sellout and might expose creality for asking it but nobody would believe a small YTer for saying creality tried to buy my review. make some better excuses next time.

[@sloter1024]

That flickering problem might be electrical issue - which would make this printer super unsafe.

[@rightsdontcomewithpermits7073]

Im glad Bambu went after bed slinger market. Now they are loosing on core xy.😂 This thing looks like it is better then my X1C crap. Cant wait for mine to get to me.

[@Polariszikeli]

Creality is the worse 3D printer

[@manupiante3688]

I think this review is useless. It is a 1 to 1 comparison with bambu printers, you have never said anything about the specs, the waste of this new filament changing system and a continuous repetition of how the bigger printing area is useful for YOU!

[@Z0NKO]

I have one simple rule NEVER buy Crapality again! I am a Voron 2.4 user and today I order my first Bamboo X1C. No matter how good are/will become Crapality, just stay away from them!

[@HextorBane]

Creality is shit. End of the review.

[@BLV-3D]

Creality - No thanks, i had enough of their crap. another paid video - they should invest their money in actually develop printer and less advertise. I will wait for Bambu Lab big plate printer.

[@SaturdayMorningProps]

@@BLV-3D man I'm sorry you feel that way, I really tried to show you how the machine truly is and held no punches back against crealitys printers but can't win them all.

[@your3rddaddy]

If you use orca slicer do you forfeit certain proprietary features of the k2plus? I’m trying to compare to the Bambu X1E and new to 3d printing. Can x1e use orca slicer too? Does k2+ offer 0.2 mm nozzle, and different build plates? I see bambu also has “3D” pattern textured sheets, but can I get similar for k2+?