Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra X
Work area
260 × 260 mm (10.2 × 10.2 in)
Original Prusa XL Single-toolhead 3D Printer
Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
F2 · Intermediate
A maker buys the single-toolhead XL when they need a 360 mm³ print volume and value the option to later upgrade to up to five toolheads with zero-waste tool changing. Compared to a roughly €2,000 printer with a similar build area, such as the Creality K2 Plus (350 mm³, around €1,800), the XL offers Prusa's open source firmware with Input Shaper, a segmented heated bed, and automatic first-layer calibration, but requires extra investment for multi-material use. Those printing single-material objects who don't need the full volume will find the Prusa MK4S (€999) or Bambu Lab P1S (€749) cheaper and equally precise. The typical user produces bulky technical parts (jigs, enclosures, prototypes) and plans to later use the tool changer for soluble supports or multi-color prints without a purge tower, offsetting the initial cost through a repairable ecosystem and EU-based support.
Data from official source
MACHINE PRICE
2299 € ≈ $2,483
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Work area
360 × 360 mm (14.2 × 14.2 in)
Dimensions
70 × 90 × 72 cm (27.6 × 35.4 × 28.3 in)
| Parameter | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Machine dimensions | 70 × 90 × 72 cm (27.6 × 35.4 × 28.3 in) | manufacturer website |
| Power supply | 230 V / 50 Hz | manufacturer website |
| Work area | 360 × 360 × 360 mm (14.2 × 14.2 × 14.2 in) | manufacturer website |
| Maximum speed | 400 mm/s | manufacturer website |
| Declared precision | 0.2 mm | manufacturer website |
| XY print surface | 360.0 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Maximum Z height | 360.0 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Kinematics | corexy | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300 °C | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max bed temperature | 100 °C | Compiled by editorial team |
| Max print speed | 400 mm/s | Compiled by editorial team |
| Closed chamber | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Filament sensor | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Auto leveling | mesh | Compiled by editorial team |
| Standard nozzle diameter | 0.4 mm | Compiled by editorial team |
| Multi-extruder | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Native Klipper | False | Compiled by editorial team |
| Input shaper | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Multicolor printing | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Requires external accessory | True | Compiled by editorial team |
| Maximum colors | 5 | Compiled by editorial team |
Material compatibilities will be available in a future version.
Software
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.
Reviews from those who use this machine every day will be available in the next version of the platform.
How we verify this sheet
Technical data verified on the manufacturer's official website (recording date shown above). Editorial notes, market positioning and anomaly flags are assisted by the MakerSpecs AI system as a second reader, always validated by the author before publication. Read the full methodology →
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Updates to this sheet and Manufacturer Notes
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Sheet published Specifications updated: velocità massima, attribute.auto leveling, attribute.max print speed mm s, attribute.bed temp max c, attribute.nozzle temp max c, attribute.kinematics, attribute.build height z mm, attribute.build footprint short mm, Price updated (from 1799 € to 1799 €)