Prusa Research 3D Printers
Tinkerers and professionals who value open-source repairability, rock-solid support, and refined PrusaSlicer profiles.
Key Prusa Research Models
CORE One+
from $949Prusa's enclosed CoreXY (the evolved Core One), the speed and enclosure answer to Bambu and Voron; INDX toolchanger ready.
- Build
- 250×220×270 mm
- Max speed
- 500 mm/s
- Enclosed
- Yes
- Extruder
- Direct
- Max nozzle
- 290°C
CORE One L
from $1,999Large-format enclosed CoreXY with an actively heated chamber; assembled only.
- Build
- 300×300×330 mm
- Max speed
- 500 mm/s
- Enclosed
- Yes
- Extruder
- Direct
- Max nozzle
- 290°C
- Chamber
- Heated
MK4S
$799Open-frame workhorse with input shaping and a Nextruder direct drive.
- Build
- 250×210×220 mm
- Max speed
- 500 mm/s
- Enclosed
- No
- Extruder
- Direct
- Max nozzle
- 290°C
MINI+
$429Compact, affordable Prusa for PLA/PETG.
- Build
- 180×180×180 mm
- Enclosed
- No
- Extruder
- Bowden
- Max nozzle
- 280°C
XL
from $1,299Large-format CoreXY with optional toolchanger for multi-material.
- Build
- 360×360×360 mm
- Enclosed
- No
- Extruder
- Direct
- Max nozzle
- 290°C
Buy links are affiliate links, so we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Approximate price ranges, last reviewed June 2026. Kits, multi-toolhead, and multi-color configurations cost more, so check the current price before buying. Availability changes often.
Pros
- Open-source, endlessly repairable, excellent documentation and support
- Consistent, well-tuned results with PrusaSlicer
- Strong upgrade path and resale value
Cons
- Slower to adopt the latest speed/multicolor features than rivals
- Premium price, especially as kits-to-assembled
What Prusa Research prints well
Best verdict across Prusa Research's models. Some materials may need an enclosure, a hardened nozzle, or a dry box. See the material guides for details.
What filaments work with Prusa Research?
Full compatibility guide →Tips for Prusa Research printers
- Prusament filaments are perfectly tuned for Prusa printers
- The textured PEI sheet works great for most materials
- Add an enclosure for ABS/ASA to reduce warping
- Use PrusaSlicer for best results and pre-configured profiles
- The MK4's input shaper reduces ringing artifacts at high speeds