Prusa CORE One+ kit vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Prusa CORE One+ kit and Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.8×). Prusa CORE One+ kit costs less (~€1049) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 1049 € | 3999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 220 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 270 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 270 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 200 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| Maximum 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 machine is managed through PrusaSlicer, with dedicated profiles for multi-toolhead configuration and automatic calculation of purge towers or wipe-to-infill strategies. The firmware includes Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration compensation at high speeds. Network connectivity allows job submission and remote monitoring via Prusa Connect, though this is not a requirement for using the machine. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € — Prusa CORE One+ kit wins (+281%)
- Work area: Prusa CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+136%)
- Max print speed: Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Closed chamber: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
- Maximum Z height: Prusa CORE One+ kit 270 mm vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360 mm — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value price and closed chamber.
Choose Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area, max print speed and maximum z height.
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