OrangeStorm Giga vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
OrangeStorm Giga and Prusa CORE One+ kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Prusa CORE One+ kit costs less (~€1049) and is the entry-level choice; OrangeStorm Giga offers more capability at a higher price (~€3150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
OrangeStorm Giga
Elegoo
F3 · Advanced
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Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3500 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 104 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 1000 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 1530 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 800 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 1000 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.6 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | 4 | 5 |
| 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. | 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: OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Prusa CORE One+ kit wins (+200%)
- Work area: OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+1064%)
- Maximum Z height: OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 270 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+270%)
- Max print speed: OrangeStorm Giga 300 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+50%)
- Closed chamber: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, OrangeStorm Giga no
Which one to choose
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area, maximum z height and max print speed. It is the one with the largest build area in its class. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value price, closed chamber and multicolor printing. «A closed chamber reduces thermal gradients around the part being built, limiting warping and cracking caused by rapid cooling in high-shrinkage materials such as ABS, ASA, and PC. It also shields the mechanism from drafts and airborne particles. A closed chamber is effectively necessary for technical materials; for PLA and PETG it is an advantage, not a requirement.»
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