Original Prusa XL vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Original Prusa XL and Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Original Prusa XL if price matters more; choose Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Original Prusa XL
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1700–1900 € | 2299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 330 mm | 360 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 360.0 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 360.0 mm |
| Kinematics | — | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 400 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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. | The printer runs Marlin firmware customized by Prusa, heavily influenced by Klipper and natively compatible with PrusaSlicer for tool-change management, Input Shaper, and Pressure Advance. Other slicers such as Cura or Simplify3D produce standard G-code but don't support tool changing or the segmented bed. The G-code protocol is open, and control via OctoPrint or Pronterface is possible. PrusaConnect and Wi-Fi are built in for remote management, while the absence of a locked proprietary ecosystem allows the use of third-party filaments and spare parts. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Original Prusa XL 300×300 mm vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+44%)
- Price: Original Prusa XL 1800 € vs Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 2299 € — Original Prusa XL wins (+28%)
Which one to choose
Choose Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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