CONCLUSION

    Even though the Hi-Combo by Creality belongs in the mid-end segment of their lineup it’s the first time I had so much fun with a 3D printer. This is not only due to the CFS device which allowed me to change between filaments/colors at will (it does however take around 2 minutes to switch between filaments and it does waste quite a bit of material while doing so) but also because of its speed and epoxy print plate which needed no extra steps from me whatsoever (11 model prints without issue – PLA and PLA Silk filaments). Yes, the Hi 3D printer may be slower compared to some other models but what it lacks in printing speed it more than makes up for with its impressive acceleration. The 3.2” display is very easy to use (not very responsive at times but I don’t consider that to be an issue) and the Hi-Fi combo also does extremely well in terms of power consumption. So, what didn’t I like about the Hi-Combo? Three things, first the very short cable between the buffer and the CFS device (which means the 3D printer needs to be just around 20cm away), the somewhat bad LED light paired with the 720p camera which produces a subpar result in low light situations (the camera itself is not great either but since it does allow you to keep watch of what's happening from afar it's still better than not having one at all) and the rather small print surface (always compared to other models). I am also a bit concerned about the silica packs in the CFS since they may not be quite enough for areas with very high humidity levels but where I am located that’s obviously not a problem.

    As I type these lines the Hi-Combo 3D printer bundle by Creality retails for USD499 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 488.71Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) so it’s priced extremely well for what it offers. Again, it has its shortcomings so it’s far from perfect, but it does deliver on most things that matter which is why it deserves the Golden Award.

PROS

- Good Build Quality (Aluminum Frame)
- Very Fast (Up To 500ms Speed / 12000ms Acceleration)
- CFS Multi Color Addon (4 Filaments Per CFS / Up To 16 Filaments)
- Print Quality
- Heated & Flexible Epoxy Print Bed
- High Speed Direct Drive Extruder
- G Sensor (Input Shaping)
- Manual & Automatic Leveling
- 720p Camera With Privacy Cap and LED (Remote Viewing / Timelapse)
- Tri Metal Nozzle
- 3.2 Inch HD Color Touch Screen Display
- WiFi & USB Port
- Power Consumption

CONS

- 720p Camera & Small LED Light (Image Quality)
- Small Build Plate (For Some)
- Short 3D Printer To CFS Cable