A2L vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
A2L and Prusa CORE One+ kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose A2L if price matters more; choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if closed chamber matters more.
| Parameter |
A2L
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 379 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 54.4 × 52.9 × 50.5 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 12.8 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 330 × 320 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 325 mm | 270 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 320 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 325 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 80 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 19 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The A2L is compatible with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer for Windows and macOS, which provides native access to all machine features including AMS multi-color management. Third-party slicers that export standard G-code — such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer — are supported, though some advanced features may not be available outside Bambu Studio. Connectivity is via Wi-Fi; basic printing functions do not require a cloud account. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: A2L 379 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — A2L wins (+177%)
- Max print speed: A2L 500 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — A2L wins (+150%)
- Work area: A2L 330×320 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — A2L wins (+92%)
- Maximum colors: A2L 19 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 5 — A2L wins (+280%)
- Closed chamber: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, A2L no
Which one to choose
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