Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer and Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer if requires external accessory matters more.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2025 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) 2299 € 2999 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 70 × 90 × 72 cm 70 × 90 × 72 cm
Work area (mm) 360 × 360 mm 360 × 360 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 360 mm 360 mm
Voltage (V) 230 V 230 V
Maximum speed 400 mm/s
Declared precision 0.2 mm 0.2 mm
Category specs
XY print surface (mm) 360.0 mm 360 mm
Maximum Z height (mm) 360.0 mm 360 mm
Kinematics corexy corexy
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 290 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 100 °C 120 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 400 mm/s
Closed chamber False False
Filament sensor True True
Auto leveling mesh mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder True True
Native Klipper False False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True True
Requires external accessory True False
Maximum colors 5 5
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The printer runs Marlin firmware customized by Prusa, heavily influenced by Klipper and natively compatible with PrusaSlicer for tool-change management, Input Shaper, and Pressure Advance. Other slicers such as Cura or Simplify3D produce standard G-code but don't support tool changing or the segmented bed. The G-code protocol is open, and control via OctoPrint or Pronterface is possible. PrusaConnect and Wi-Fi are built in for remote management, while the absence of a locked proprietary ecosystem allows the use of third-party filaments and spare parts. Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open-source), PrusaConnect, and any host supporting serial/Ethernet connectivity such as OctoPrint and Pronterface. Firmware is based on open Marlin, with no proprietary cloud lock-in. The ESP Wi-Fi module is optional and can be physically removed for sensitive environments.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 2299 € vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 2999 € — Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+30%)
  • Requires external accessory: Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer yes, Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer no
  • Max bed temperature: Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 100 °C vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 120 °C — Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+20%)
  • Max nozzle temperature: Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer 300 °C vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 290 °C — Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+3%)

Which one to choose

Choose Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer if…

you value price and max nozzle temperature.

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Choose Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer if…

you value max bed temperature.

See the Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer sheet →

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