For accessible multicolor printing
Creality Hi
An open-frame CoreXY FDM printer with a 260 × 260 × 300 mm nominal build volume and a top speed advertised at 500 mm/s.
In short The Creality Hi is an open-frame filament (FDM) 3D printer with a 260 × 260 × 300 mm (10.2 × 10.2 × 11.8 in) build volume. Creality claims a 500 mm/s top speed, a 300 °C (572 °F) nozzle and a 100 °C (212 °F) bed; the printer measures 483 × 379 × 390 mm (19 × 14.9 × 15.4 in) and weighs 9.2 kg (20.3 lb).
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FDM · Open frameWhy consider it?
A 95%-pre-assembled CoreXY base with one-tap auto-calibration and automatic filament reading, for a quick start with or without CFS.
What to verify
Open frame: no enclosure for ABS or ASA in regular use, despite the optional multicolor capability.
Creality Hi specifications
- Technology
- Filament (FDM)
- Build volume
- 260 × 260 × 300 mm (10.2 × 10.2 × 11.8 in)
- Printer dimensions
- 483 × 379 × 390 mm (19 × 14.9 × 15.4 in)
- Weight
- 9.2 kg (20.3 lb)
- Enclosure
- Open frame
- Claimed top speed
- 500 mm/s
- Claimed acceleration
- 12,000 mm/s²
- Max nozzle temperature
- 300 °C (572 °F)
- Max bed temperature
- 100 °C (212 °F)
- Multicolor
- CFS optional, up to 4 units for an advertised 16 colors; not included on the standalone machine.
- Materials
- PLA and PETG for regular use, on an open frame better suited to these two materials.
- Screen
- 3.2-inch touchscreen
- Built-in camera
- Yes
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, USB
- Listed features
- Auto bed leveling, filament runout sensor
How much space does it need?
The Creality Hi measures 483 × 379 × 390 mm (19 × 14.9 × 15.4 in) for a 260 × 260 × 300 mm (10.2 × 10.2 × 11.8 in) build volume: the dashed box is the printer, the solid cube the largest theoretical part, about 28% of the machine’s volume. Add room for the spool or multicolor unit, cables and ventilation.
Source: official Creality pages (creality.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements. Build volume is nominal: orientation, supports and reserved zones can reduce the usable space.
Which projects is it for?
The Creality Hi is an open-frame CoreXY FDM printer with a 260 × 260 × 300 mm nominal build volume per Creality. Presented by the manufacturer as its first CoreXY multi-filament model aimed at family and classroom use, it suits makers who want to try multicolor printing without the budget of a K2 Plus or K2 Pro.
The advertised speed reaches 500 mm/s, with an all-metal die-cast aluminum alloy body and a 95%-pre-assembled build, cutting the setup time before the first print.
Materials and configuration
The open frame steers this machine toward PLA and PETG for regular use, rather than ABS or ASA, which benefit more from an enclosed chamber to limit shrinkage while cooling.
The CFS (Creality Filament System) connects up to 4 units for an advertised 16-color use, but it remains a separate accessory from the base machine: check the retailer's listing precisely to see whether your offer includes it.
What the bundle includes or not
Creality advertises automatic filament reading, auto-leveling, and one-tap pressure advance (PA) tuning, controllable from a 3.2-inch touchscreen or the Creality Cloud app.
Don't confuse the standalone machine with the 'Hi Combo' pack that includes the CFS system: the Hi's spec sheet describes the base printer, with the CFS remaining a separate option to add based on your multicolor needs.
Alternatives to compare
For an enclosed chassis with a heated chamber and a larger volume, the K2 Plus remains the more technical option from the same brand. For a simpler machine with no multicolor ambitions, the Ender-3 V3 KE covers a more standard use case.
The multicolor buying guide covers what a CFS system involves before adding one, and the Creality page covers the rest of the manufacturer's lineup.
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Sources and limits
- Source: official Creality pages (creality.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements.
- How we assess specifications
We have not measured noise, real printing speed, accuracy or reliability, so none of these is rated here.