Prusa Research CORE One+ kit vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
CORE One+ kit and MK4S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose CORE One+ kit if enclosed chamber matters more; choose MK4S if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, CORE One+ kit scores 38/100 against 17/100 for MK4S.
| Parameter |
CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1049 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 220 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 270 mm | 220 mm |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 270 mm | — |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 200 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ kit yes, MK4S no
- Price: CORE One+ kit 1049 € vs MK4S 999 € — MK4S wins (+5%)
- Work area: CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — CORE One+ kit wins (+5%)
Which one to choose
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