MK4S 3D Printer kit vs 2.0 F350
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
MK4S 3D Printer kit and Snapmaker 2.0 F350 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max colors matters more; choose Snapmaker 2.0 F350 if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, MK4S 3D Printer kit scores 34/100 against 22/100 for Snapmaker 2.0 F350.
| Parameter |
MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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2.0 F350
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 819 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 55 × 40 cm | 49.5 × 50.6 × 58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7 kg | 24.2 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 | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 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 | — |
| 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 printer is managed by the proprietary Snapmaker Luban software, which is free, intuitive, and offers pre-configured profiles for common materials. However, it is also fully compatible with leading third-party slicers such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Simplify3D. The machine is equipped with Wi-Fi connectivity and a USB port for flexible file transfer, along with a built-in 5-inch Android touchscreen for seamless local control, without requiring any cloud connectivity. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm vs Snapmaker 2.0 F350 320×350 mm — Snapmaker 2.0 F350 wins (+113%)
- Max colors: MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 vs Snapmaker 2.0 F350 1 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Build height Z: MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm vs Snapmaker 2.0 F350 330 mm — Snapmaker 2.0 F350 wins (+50%)
- Price: MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € vs Snapmaker 2.0 F350 999 € — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+22%)
- Max bed temperature: MK4S 3D Printer kit 120 °C vs Snapmaker 2.0 F350 80 °C — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+50%)
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max colors, price and max bed temperature.
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