X2D vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
X2D leads on the measurable specs (starting with max print speed), while Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit shows no advantage of its own. Choose X2D, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance. On the category's overall technical index, X2D scores 60/100 against 32/100 for Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit.
| Parameter |
X2D
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
|
Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 629 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.25 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1600 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 256 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | True | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 25 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The X2D uses Bambu Studio as its official software, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also accepts standard G-code from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced features — including automatic calibration and dual-nozzle workflow management — are only fully supported within Bambu Studio. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best value Advanced
At €629 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 7 advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 55/100.
How we assign awards →Best price Advanced
The lowest list price among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €629. The second cheapest starts at €1099. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: X2D 1000 mm/s vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — X2D wins (+100%)
- Maximum colors: X2D 25 vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 — X2D wins (+400%)
- Closed chamber: X2D yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Price: X2D 629 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — X2D wins (+30%)
- Work area: X2D 256×256 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — X2D wins (+25%)
Which one to choose
Choose X2D if…
you value max print speed, maximum colors and closed chamber. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
it shows no measurable advantage over X2D on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.