Bambu Lab
A1
$299.99
Creality
Based on 116 Reddit mentions
$499.00
Sentiment summary across the product areas Reddit users mention most.
Original Reddit posts and comments behind this analysis.
I started printing in February with an Ender 3 V3 SE. I was instantly hooked. I lasted about 3 weeks and I got a K2 pro combo. I absolutely love both machines. And a lot of people trash Creality, but I think they are great! Since you already know how Creality works and if you like the tunability, I'
...DividePotential7869 in r/Ender3V3SE
April 11, 2026 12:54 PM
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Actually it does not say it is canceled. They will get away with it because of this. It says they can't guarantee a date so far. It's all in the wording. Know do I think it is going to happen, no. That's why I'm getting the Creality K2 combo and eventually the K2 plus. I won't get rid of the CC beca
...DonB1977 in r/elegoo
November 12, 2025 10:26 PM
9
You can't get a much better deal than the Qidi q2. You obviously see the specs it offers. It prints absolutely beautifully. I have had zero issues with this printer and the print quality is just awesome. It uses finer tooth spacing on the belts that really helps eliminate vfa's. I have a Creality K2
...mashedleo in r/3D2A
January 25, 2026 2:56 PM
8
Best general experience: Bambu Lab P1S/P2S, and A1 Close contenders: Creality K2, Elegoo Centauri Carbon, (and some others, but these are the common choices). Edit: updated Creality K1 to the K2
Dont-Correct-Me in r/3dprinter
January 17, 2026 10:08 PM
8
I would say it depends a lot on: Your local pricesYour local availabilityWhat system you are going to be using and how much tinkering. If they are the same price and available, bambulab offers slightly better results. But this comes, IMO, at the cost of a far more lockedin system. I personally got a
...Kaheil2 in r/Creality
December 16, 2025 5:49 PM
7
I hate to say this but unless you want to learn how to work on a 3d printer then you'll need to get one user friendly enough to just jump right into printing. Which is fine btw, I hate working on mine when I would rather them just print. I would recommend at least a Bambu H2S as it's pretty much rea
...maddog18476 in r/FursuitMaking
February 2, 2026 7:10 PM
7
The K2’s are night and day compared to the Ender series. That said they’re starting to develop a 3rd party ecosystem now, but nothing like the Ender since there’s less of a need as they mostly contain what you want out of the box. Adding extra lighting, upgraded nozzle, upgraded hot-end, upgraded be
...Otherwise_Sir_3439 in r/Creality_k2
December 13, 2025 10:14 PM
7
A post of mine from elsewhere: My list of parts I have for my printer have dramatically increased quality of life. K2 Plus Essentials Collection by Turnt | Printables.com It's nothing special but,- The organizer system is brilliant, yes the extension costs a few dollars but absolutely worth it imo (
...Godbotly in r/Creality_k2
April 28, 2025 1:56 AM
9
Thanks for the input, I saw on this sub that there are many K2+ owners, and it really seems like a great printer. However, as Creality doesn’t directly ship here, which adds more to the shipping and taxing costs, and local retailers add a solid 20-30% markup (at the low end), it makes the purchase o
...clockedinoverworked in r/Creality_k2
April 15, 2026 12:27 PM
2
If you don’t need the CFS system maybe a K2 Plus would suit your needs better? Separate Z motors, auto tensioning, and biggest build volume. Upgrade to an ObXidian nozzle or MicroSwiss and maybe DXC2 extruder later. The K2 Plus is still the best value for money out of the range in my estimation even
...Otherwise_Sir_3439 in r/Creality
April 12, 2026 11:17 PM
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