Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga vs Prusa Research XL

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

OrangeStorm Giga is the one with the largest build area in its class. OrangeStorm Giga and XL are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose OrangeStorm Giga if work area matters more; choose XL if price matters more.

Parameter
Prusa Research XL XL Prusa Research F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2024 2025
Use tier F3 — Advanced F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~2800–3500 € ~1700–1900 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm
Weight (kg) 104 kg
Work area (mm) 800 × 800 mm 300 × 300 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 1000 mm 330 mm
Power (W) 1530 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Maximum speed 300 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 800 mm
Build height Z (mm) 1000 mm
Kinematics Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 300 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False
Filament sensor True
Auto bed leveling Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.6 mm
Multi-extruder False
Native Klipper True
Input shaper True
Multicolor printing False
Multicolor requires accessory True
Max colors 4
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The system is powered by Klipper-based firmware, processed by a 64-bit quad-core SoC, enabling speeds up to 300 mm/s. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi ports for the remote management of massive G-code files. The user interface is accessible via a generous 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, which is detachable from the chassis for comfortable positioning. The machine is best managed using the Elegoo Cura slicer but supports standard STL and OBJ formats, allowing broad workflow flexibility without any dependence on cloud platforms. Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open source, with material profiles verified and maintained by Prusa Research), OrcaSlicer, and SuperSlicer, as well as any slicer that exports standard G-code. The firmware is based on Prusa Research's open-source Marlin fork, with input shaping support. Unlike Bambu Lab models, which use a partially proprietary protocol and work best with Bambu Studio, the CORE One L accepts generic G-code via USB, SD card, and PrusaConnect. The user is not locked into a single software ecosystem and can freely modify or update the firmware.

MakerSpecs Awards

OrangeStorm Giga

Largest work area Advanced

The largest work area among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: 6400 cm².

How we assign awards →
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The differences that matter

  • Work area: OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm vs XL 300×300 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+611%)
  • Price: OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € vs XL 1800 € — XL wins (+75%)

Which one to choose

Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…

you value work area. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.

See the OrangeStorm Giga sheet →

Choose XL if…

you value price.

See the XL sheet →

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