Original Prusa MK4S vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Original Prusa MK4S and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Original Prusa MK4S if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Original Prusa MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 999 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50 × 55 × 40 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 210 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 220 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 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
- Price: Original Prusa MK4S 999 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+22%)
Which one to choose
Choose Original Prusa MK4S if…
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