MK4S 3D Printer kit vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
MK4S 3D Printer kit and Original 3-in-1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if work area and max print speed matters more; choose Original 3-in-1 3D Printer if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, MK4S 3D Printer kit scores 34/100 against 0/100 for Original 3-in-1 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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Original 3-in-1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2017 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 819 € | ~400–850 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 55 × 40 cm | 27.2 × 33.5 × 28.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 210 mm | 125 × 125 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 125 mm |
| Power (W) | 240 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 | 125 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 220 mm | 125 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 250 °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 | False |
| Auto bed leveling | 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 | — |
| 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. | Natively compatible with Snapmaker Luban, the proprietary software specifically designed to manage the machine's three different functions within a single environment. The printer is based on standard Marlin firmware and supports G-code formats, allowing the use of third-party slicers like Cura or Simplify3D for 3D printing. For CNC and laser operations, it is possible to use external programs such as Autodesk Fusion 360, LaserGRBL, or LightBurn, exporting compatible toolpaths via the interface or USB port. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 125×125 mm — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+236%)
- Max print speed: MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 100 mm/s — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Build height Z: MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 125 mm — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+76%)
- Max colors: MK4S 3D Printer kit 5 vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 1 — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+400%)
- Price: MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € vs Original 3-in-1 3D Printer 625 € — Original 3-in-1 3D Printer wins (+31%)
Which one to choose
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value work area, max print speed and build height z.
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