Creality Hi Combo: A 500mm/s Multicolour Printer for Beginners

Multicolour 3D printing used to mean a finicky multi-tool setup or hours of manual filament swaps. The Creality Hi Combo flips that on its head: at a listed $599 it pairs a quick 500mm/s core motion machine with an automated four-colour feeder, then lets the printer load the right profile for you the moment a spool goes in.

Quick Answer

The Creality Hi Combo lists at $599 internationally and offers a 260 x 260 x 300mm build volume, up to 500mm/s motion, RFID filament auto-detection and CFS support for four colours, expandable to 16 across four CFS units. Local pricing in Rand depends on stock and import timing, so check current availability at Evetech rather than converting the dollar figure directly.

What you get for the money

The headline spec is the colour system. The CFS (Creality Filament System) unit holds four spools and feeds them automatically, so you can print a model in four colours without standing over the machine swapping filament. Chain four CFS units and you reach 16 colours, which moves the Hi Combo well past hobby territory for props, signage and detailed models.

RFID auto-detection that earns its keep

Each compatible spool carries an RFID tag. Load it and the printer reads the tag, recognises the material and colour, and loads the matching print profile without you typing anything in. For a beginner that removes one of the most common sources of failed prints: wrong temperature or wrong material settings. It also speeds up colour changes because the machine already knows what is in each slot.

The 260 x 260 x 300mm build volume is roomy enough for helmets, large functional parts and batches of smaller items, and the 500mm/s figure means draft prints finish quickly when you are not chasing maximum detail. You can line it up against the rest of the current Creality and 3D printer lineup at Evetech to see where it sits.

Who it suits

This is aimed squarely at people who want multicolour results without a steep learning curve. Hobbyists making tabletop miniatures, parents printing with kids, small makers selling on the side, all benefit from RFID handling the fiddly setup. If you only ever print single-colour functional parts, a simpler machine saves money. If colour is the point, the Hi Combo's automation is where the value lands. Budget a little extra for spare nozzles, glue and filament from the printer accessories range so your first multicolour run goes smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Creality Hi Combo price in South Africa?

The $599 figure is the international list price. Local Rand pricing varies with stock levels and import timing, so treat the dollar number as a guide and confirm the current price and availability with Evetech before budgeting.

How many colours can the Hi Combo print?

Out of the box it handles four colours through a single CFS unit. Add up to four CFS units in total and it scales to 16 colours, which covers detailed multicolour models comfortably.

What does RFID filament detection actually do?

Compatible spools carry a tag the printer reads on insertion. It identifies the material and colour and auto-loads the correct print profile, so you avoid the wrong-temperature mistakes that ruin beginner prints.

Is 500mm/s a realistic everyday speed?

That figure is a top motion speed for draft work. Real print speed drops when you prioritise surface quality or fine detail, but the fast core still trims meaningful time off larger jobs.

Is the Hi Combo good for beginners?

Yes. The automated feeder and RFID profile loading remove the two trickiest parts of multicolour printing, so newcomers can get clean colour results without deep slicer knowledge.