Prusa Research CORE One+ vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two Prusas with almost the same print area, and one difference decides: the CORE One+ is enclosed, the MK4S is not. The CORE One+ costs €200 more (€1,199 against €999).
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~1049–1349 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.5 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 | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 270 mm | — |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | — |
| Enclosed chamber | Yes | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | No | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | — |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | Yes |
| Max colors | 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. | 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, yes against no → the MK4S always prints with an open frame.
- Z height 270 against 220 mm → 5 cm more for tall parts in one piece.
- Price €1,199 against €999 → the CORE One+ costs €200 more.
Which one to choose
Choose CORE One+ if…
Tall parts up to 270 mm printed with the chamber closed, such as a housing or technical container that should stay clear of drafts in the workshop. The trade-off is the outlay: €200 more than the MK4S, for an almost identical print area.
Choose MK4S if…
Brackets, spares and prototypes that fit within 220 mm of height and need no chamber: that saves €200. The frame is open, so every print is exposed to the room air, and you give up 50 mm of height compared with the CORE One+.
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