Bambu Lab X2D vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The X2D and the MK4S do the same job, desktop FDM printing, and one thing decides between them: the X2D has an enclosed chamber and a dual extruder for €370 less, while the MK4S prints with an open chamber but works with any slicer and needs no account.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 629 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.25 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 256 × 256 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1600 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 1000 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 50 μm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 256 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | — |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 1000 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | Yes | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | — |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 25 | — |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: €629 against €999 → €370 saved, with an enclosed chamber and dual extruder on the cheaper machine.
- Chamber: enclosed on the X2D, open on the MK4S → the MK4S prints without an enclosure around the part.
- Extruder: dual on the X2D, single on the MK4S → only the X2D puts two filaments in one part.
- Software: the MK4S takes G-code from any slicer, needs no account and works with OctoPrint → on the X2D, automatic calibration and dual-nozzle management run only through Bambu Studio.
Which one to choose
Choose X2D if…
you print parts that combine two filaments through the dual extruder and want to do it in an enclosed chamber. It costs €629, which is €370 less than the MK4S. The trade-off: automatic calibration and dual-nozzle management are fully supported only in Bambu Studio; G-code from PrusaSlicer or Cura is accepted, but the advanced features stay out.
Choose MK4S if…
you send jobs from PrusaSlicer, Cura or any other slicer, over USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi, and want a machine that also works offline, with no account and with OctoPrint if you already use it. You accept an open chamber, a single extruder and a price of €999.
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