Prusa Research CORE One+ vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

CORE One+ kit leads on the available specs (starting with price); CORE One+ makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.

Parameter
Prusa Research CORE One+ CORE One+ Prusa Research F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2026 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~1049–1349 € 1049 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm
Weight (kg) 22.5 kg
Work area (mm) 250 × 220 mm 250 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 270 mm 270 mm
Power (W) 240 W
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 220 mm 220 mm
Build height Z (mm) 270 mm 270 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
Enclosed chamber True True
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 Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. 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 differences that matter

  • Price: CORE One+ 1199 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — CORE One+ kit wins (+14%)

Which one to choose

Choose CORE One+ kit if…

you value price.

See the CORE One+ kit sheet →

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