Prusa Research CORE One+ kit vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
CORE One+ kit and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose CORE One+ kit if enclosed chamber matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1049 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 220 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 270 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 270 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 200 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 5 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 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
- Max print speed: CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+150%)
- Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ kit yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Price: CORE One+ kit 1049 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+28%)
- Build height Z: CORE One+ kit 270 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — CORE One+ kit wins (+23%)
- Work area: CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — CORE One+ kit wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
you value enclosed chamber, build height z and work area.
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max print speed and price.
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