Prusa Printer Models Comparison
Prusa MK4 vs MK3S+ vs MINI+
Deciding which Prusa printer model is the best for you? Refer to the technical specifications guide below.
 Original Prusa MK4
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 Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
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 Original Prusa MINI+
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Build volume |
250 x 210 x 220 mm | 9.84 x 8.3 x 8.6 in | 250 x 210 x 210 mm | 9.84 x 8.3 x 8.3 in | 180 x 180 x 180 mm | 7 x 7 x 7 in |
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Max hotend/heatbed temp. |
300 °C / 120 °C (572 °F / 248 °F) |
300 °C / 120 °C (572 °F / 248 °F) |
280 °C / 100 °C (536 °F / 212 °F) |
| Mainboard | Custom 32-bit xBuddy electronics with STM32 |
Einsy RAMBo 8-bit board |
Custom 32-bit Buddy electronics with STM32 |
| Stepper Drivers | Trinamic 2130 | Trinamic 2130 | Trinamic 2209 |
| Stepper motors | Precise 0.9° X,Y stepper motors (prevents VFA) | Regular 1.8° X,Y stepper motors | Regular 1.8° X,Y stepper motors |
| MMU3 support |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Extruder electronics | Custom breakout board for connecting fans, thermistors and other parts. |
No |
No |
| Filament path |
Aluminum heatsink, all-metal hotend, no PTFE tube |
Aluminum heatsink, all-metal hotend |
Aluminum heatsink, all-metal hotend |
| Drive system | Nextruder Planetary Gear System, 10:1 gearbox ratio |
Direct drive |
Bowden system with 3:1 gearing |
| First layer calibration | Fully automatic (thanks to the Load Cell sensor) | Manual adjust Z | Manual adjust Z |
| Quick-Swap nozzle system |
Yes |
No |
No |
| LCD screen | 3.5″ graphic 65k color screen |
Monochromatic LCD |
2.8″ graphic 65k color screen |
| Bed calibration | Automatic, Mesh Bed Leveling (only on print area) |
Automatic, Mesh Bed Leveling |
Automatic, Mesh Bed Leveling |
| One-click Printing |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
| Status LEDs |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Input shaper |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Filament Sensor | Yes (built-in Hall sensor) |
Yes (IR) |
Optional upgrade |
| Loadcell sensor |
Yes |
No |
No |
| Advanced sensors | Filament sensor, Loadcell sensor, Power panic, 4 high-precision thermistors (genuine Semitec) + fan motors RPM monitoring |
3 thermistors + SuperPINDA, fan RPM sensors |
3 thermistors + SuperPINDA, fan RPM sensors |
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Power panic |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
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Ethernet connection |
Yes |
Via Raspberry Pi |
Yes |
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Wi-Fi connection |
LAN, Optional ESP Wi-Fi module (delivered with the printer) |
Via Raspberry Pi |
Separate upgrade ESP Wi-Fi module |
| Prusa Link | Integrated |
Via Raspberry Pi |
Integrated |
| Print medium | USB drive / LAN / internet via Prusa Connect | SD card (LAN / internet via Raspberry Pi) | USB drive / LAN / internet via Prusa Connect |
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Firmware update interface |
USB drive | USB port via PC | USB drive |
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Kit price |
799 USD / 889 EUR (VAT incl.) | 649 USD / 719 EUR (VAT incl.) | 429 USD / 459 EUR (VAT incl.) |
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Assembled printer price |
1099 USD / 1199 EUR (VAT incl.) | 899 USD / 999 EUR (VAT incl.) | 459 USD / 489 EUR (VAT incl.) |
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