Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit vs Snapmaker 2.0 A350
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
MK4S 3D Printer kit and 2.0 A350 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if price and max print speed matters more; choose 2.0 A350 if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, MK4S 3D Printer kit scores 34/100 against 20/100 for 2.0 A350.
| Parameter |
MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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2.0 A350
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 819 € | ~1500–1800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 55 × 40 cm | 49.5 × 50.6 × 58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7 kg | 21.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 210 mm | 320 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 330 mm |
| Power (W) | 240 W | 320 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.005 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 220 mm | 330 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 275 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 80 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 100 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| 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 | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 5 | 1 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 proprietary Snapmaker Luban software is designed to manage all three main functions of the machine (3D printing, laser processing, and CNC routing) within a single interface, significantly simplifying the workflow for users approaching mixed manufacturing. For pure 3D printing, the control board still accepts standard G-code generated by third-party slicers such as Ultimaker Cura or PrusaSlicer, providing advanced users with greater control over specific extrusion and movement settings. |
The differences that matter
- Price: MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € vs 2.0 A350 1650 € — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+101%)
- Max print speed: MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s vs 2.0 A350 100 mm/s — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Work area: MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm vs 2.0 A350 320×350 mm — 2.0 A350 wins (+113%)
- Max colors: MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 vs 2.0 A350 1 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Build height Z: MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm vs 2.0 A350 330 mm — 2.0 A350 wins (+50%)
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value price, max print speed and max colors.
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