Prusa Research CORE One vs Prusa Research XL
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The Prusa Research CORE One (2025, €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 | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 290 °C | 290 °C |
| Nozzle material | brass (CHT high-flow, 0.4 mm) | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 30 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate (textured/smooth) | PEI plate (segmented) |
| Auto-leveling | load cell auto 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 | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | No | No |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | PrusaSlicer | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 350 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.