OrangeStorm Giga vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
OrangeStorm Giga and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit costs less (~€819) 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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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F3 — Advanced | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~2800–3500 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 104 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 800 × 800 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 1000 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 1530 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 800 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 1000 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| 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. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+285%)
- Work area: OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+1119%)
- Maximum Z height: OrangeStorm Giga 1000 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+355%)
- Max print speed: OrangeStorm Giga 300 mm/s vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+67%)
- Native Klipper: OrangeStorm Giga yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
Which one to choose
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area, maximum z height and native klipper. 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 Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value price, max print speed and multicolor printing. «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.»
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