Prusa
Prusa Research is a pioneer of open-source 3D printing, known for its reliable, high-quality mechanical designs and firmware. Their versatile lineup caters to beginners through professionals, featuring advanced CoreXY models and high-speed components. Their printers emphasize precision, user-friendliness, and adaptability to a wide range of materials including advanced engineering filaments.
Prusa MK4S
An upgrade to the MK4, the MK4S features a high-flow extruder nozzle allowing 50% faster filament output, 360° cooling, and firmware improvements. It retains the usability and accuracy expected of Prusa with enhanced speed and quality. It has an open design with no enclosure, so material compatibility focuses on filaments that do not require heated chambers.
Build Volume (mm)
250 × 210 × 210
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
300
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
110
Enclosed
No
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
Not heated
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Prusa Core One
The Core One is Prusa’s entry into the CoreXY enclosed printer space. It features a steel enclosure that helps maintain ambient temperature for improved material compatibility, especially useful for filaments like ABS or nylon. It is about 20% faster than the MK4S and comes with automatic bed leveling and quality cooling.
Build Volume (mm)
250 × 210 × 210
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
300
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
110
Enclosed
Yes, passive heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
~50
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Prusa XL
The Prusa XL is a large-format, modular CoreXY system designed for professional use. It features an active heated chamber with temperatures reaching around 60°C to support a broad range of engineering filaments and composite materials. The XL has advanced multi-material capabilities and hardened nozzles as standard. Its modular print head and independent tool heads support print heads with interchangeable materials.
Build Volume (mm)
360 × 360 × 360
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
300
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
120
Enclosed
Yes, actively heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
Up to 60
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Original Prusa MINI+
Though not CoreXY, this compact printer is popular for its precision and ease of use. It has an open-frame design without heated enclosure, limiting its use to standard filaments primarily.
Build Volume (mm)
180 × 180 × 180
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
260
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
100
Enclosed
No
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
Not heated
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
No
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