Prusa Research CORE One+ vs Prusa Research XL
The Prusa Research CORE One+ (2026, €1,349) and the Prusa Research XL (2023, €1,999) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Prusa Research CORE One+ is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 650 (~33%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Prusa Research CORE One+ is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Prusa Research CORE One+ supports multicolor (AMS).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Prusa Research CORE One+ €1,349 | Prusa Research XL €1,999 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 250×220×270 mm | 360³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | 33.7 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s 🏆 | 350 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | — | 10,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 290 °C | 290 °C |
| Nozzle material | brass | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 30 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI spring steel | PEI plate (segmented) |
| Auto-leveling | automatic (load cell mesh) | load cell auto mesh |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | MMU3 | toolchanger |
| AMS slots | 5 | 5 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Camera | — | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) | — | Yes |
| Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) | — | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | PrusaSlicer | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 240 W 🏆 | 350 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Prusa Research CORE One+ wins (600 mm/s vs 350 mm/s).
- On price, Prusa Research CORE One+ is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Prusa Research CORE One+ or Prusa Research XL?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Prusa Research XL with 360³ mm.