Prusa Research XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer vs Prusa Research XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with price); XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 2999 € | 3999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70 × 90 × 72 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 360 × 360 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 360 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 290 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 400 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 | True | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | False |
| Max colors | 5 | 5 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | 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 machine is managed through PrusaSlicer, with dedicated profiles for multi-toolhead configuration and automatic calculation of purge towers or wipe-to-infill strategies. The firmware includes Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration compensation at high speeds. Network connectivity allows job submission and remote monitoring via Prusa Connect, though this is not a requirement for using the machine. |
The differences that matter
- Price: XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 2999 € vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € — XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
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