Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga vs Prusa Research XL
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The Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga (2023, €2,399) and the Prusa Research XL (2023, €1,999) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Prusa Research XL is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 400 (~17%) versus the other.
On the technical side, the Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga offers more build volume (800×800×1000 mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga €2,399 | Prusa Research XL €1,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 800×800×1000 mm 🏆 | 360³ mm |
| Weight | 145 kg | 33.7 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 300 mm/s | 350 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 5,000 mm/s² | 10,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C 🏆 | 290 °C |
| Nozzle material | brass | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 30 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | Magnetic PEI Steel | PEI plate (segmented) |
| Auto-leveling | automatic (contactless high-precision sensor) | load cell auto mesh |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | toolchanger |
| AMS slots | — | 5 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Camera | — | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | No |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | — | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | — | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Prusa Research XL wins.
- On price, Prusa Research XL is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga or Prusa Research XL?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Elegoo OrangeStorm Giga with 800×800×1000 mm.