Prusa Research MINI+ Enclosure Bundle vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
MINI+ Enclosure Bundle and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose MINI+ Enclosure Bundle if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, MK4S 3D Printer kit scores 34/100 against 15/100 for MINI+ Enclosure Bundle.
| Parameter |
MINI+ Enclosure Bundle
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2020 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 509 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 38 × 33 × 38 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 4.5 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 180 × 180 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 180 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 200 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 180 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 180 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 280 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 180 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | False | 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 | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | — | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | PrusaSlicer, with pre-verified profiles for Input Shaper and Pressure Advance, is the reference software, but the machine accepts standard G-code from any compatible slicer, such as Cura or Simplify3D. Remote management runs through Prusa Connect, via Ethernet or the optional ESP Wi-Fi module. The firmware is open-source and runs on the 32-bit Buddy board, not GRBL, and is OTA-updatable: the Prusa ecosystem provides optimized profiles and regular updates, but doesn't restrict the use of alternative software. | 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: MINI+ Enclosure Bundle 180 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+178%)
- Price: MINI+ Enclosure Bundle 509 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — MINI+ Enclosure Bundle wins (+61%)
- Work area: MINI+ Enclosure Bundle 180×180 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+62%)
- Filament sensor: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, MINI+ Enclosure Bundle no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, MINI+ Enclosure Bundle no
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max print speed, work area and filament sensor.
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