MK4S vs 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

MK4S leads on the measurable specs (starting with work area), while 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer shows no advantage of its own. Choose MK4S, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.

Parameter
Prusa Research MK4S MK4S Prusa Research F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2025 2020
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 999 € ~1100–1300 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 50 × 55 × 40 cm 42.3 × 39.8 × 40.7 cm
Weight (kg) 9.6 kg
Work area (mm) 250 × 210 mm 160 × 160 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 220 mm 145 mm
Power (W) 320 W
Voltage (V) 230 V
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 100 mm/s
Declared precision 0.01 mm
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 160 mm
Build height Z (mm) 145 mm
Kinematics Cartesian Cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 275 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 100 mm/s
Enclosed chamber False False
Filament sensor True
Auto bed leveling Mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False False
Native Klipper False False
Input shaper False
Multicolor printing True False
Multicolor requires accessory True True
Max colors 1
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. Natively managed via Snapmaker Luban, a unified software that prepares files for all three processes (3D printing, laser, CNC). The machine is based on modified Marlin firmware and accepts standard G-code, allowing the use of third-party slicers like Cura or PrusaSlicer solely for 3D printing operations.

The differences that matter

  • Work area: MK4S 250×210 mm vs 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer 160×160 mm — MK4S wins (+105%)
  • Price: MK4S 999 € vs 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer 1200 € — MK4S wins (+20%)
  • Multicolor printing: MK4S yes, 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer no

Which one to choose

Choose MK4S if…

you value work area, price and multicolor printing.

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Choose 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer if…

it shows no measurable advantage over MK4S on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

See the 2.0 A150 3-in-1 3D Printer sheet →

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