Prusa Research XL vs Prusa Research XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

XL and XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose XL if price matters more; choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle if work area matters more.

Parameter
Prusa Research XL XL Prusa Research F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~1700–1900 € 4499 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 70 × 90 × 72 cm
Weight (kg) 33.7 kg
Work area (mm) 300 × 300 mm 360 × 360 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 330 mm 360 mm
Power (W) 720 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Declared precision 0.2 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 360 mm
Build height Z (mm) 360 mm
Kinematics CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 290 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C
Enclosed chamber True
Filament sensor True
Auto bed leveling Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder True
Native Klipper False
Input shaper True
Multicolor printing True
Multicolor requires accessory False
Max 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 is natively compatible with PrusaSlicer, an open-source slicer with official tested profiles for all supported materials; OrcaSlicer profiles are also available. The firmware is Prusa-proprietary (STM32/xBuddy-based) with no native Klipper support. Remote management is available via Prusa Connect (optional cloud platform) or over the local network; offline printing from USB is fully supported with no functional limitations.

The differences that matter

  • Price: XL 1800 € vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 4499 € — XL wins (+150%)
  • Work area: XL 300×300 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360×360 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+44%)

Which one to choose

Choose XL if…

you value price.

See the XL sheet →

Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle if…

you value work area.

See the XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle sheet →

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