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Prusa Research CORE One LvsPrusa Research CORE One+

Same ecosystem (Prusa Research): Both printers share the same software, slicer, and filament ecosystem. This is a tier step-up comparison — consider whether the extra features justify the price difference.
Prusa Research CORE One L
Buy/Wait:Buy

First-generation product — recently released, still early days

Best for: Engineers and professional makers who need large-format enclosed printing with active chamber heating — and want Prusa's open-source ethos and long-term support over a closed-ecosystem competitor.

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Prusa Research CORE One+
Buy/Wait:Buy

Early in release cycle — no urgency to wait

🔧 Upgrade kit available — from CORE One

Best for: Makers who want CoreXY speed and precision with Prusa's open-source ethos, community support, and long-term repairability — without Bambu's closed ecosystem.

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Prusa Research CORE One LPrusa Research CORE One+
TierProfessionalProsumer
MotionCoreXYCoreXY
Build Volume300 × 300 × 330 mm250 × 220 × 270 mm
Max Speed500 mm/s600 mm/s
Multicolor❌ No❌ No
Enclosure
Auto Calibration
Open Source
Upgrade Kit🔧 From CORE One
ReleasedNov 7, 2025Jan 16, 2026
Cycle length~310 days
Cycle adviceBuyBuy
Deals adviceCautionCaution
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Materials

Prusa Research CORE One L only
PA-CFCarbon-fibre nylon — very stiff, abrasive to standard nozzles
Both
PLAEasy to print, no enclosure needed — everyday parts
PETGTougher, slightly flexible, moisture-resistant
ABSHeat and impact resistant — needs enclosure
ASAUV-stable ABS alternative — outdoor parts, needs enclosure
TPUFlexible rubber-like — phone cases, gaskets, wheels
PANylon — strong and wear-resistant, needs dry storage
PCPolycarbonate — extremely tough, challenging to print
Prusa Research CORE One+ only

Why buy each?

Prusa Research CORE One L

300×300×330 mm with active 60°C chamber heating

A large enclosed build volume with genuine active chamber heating — making the CORE One L reliable for ABS, ASA, PA, and PC across the full build plate.

Fully open source

All firmware, hardware designs, and slicing profiles are open source. Prusa backs the CORE One L with long-term parts availability and community support.

Critical Infrastructure Edition available

For institutional, government, and production customers, a dedicated Critical Infrastructure Edition is offered — Prusa's commitment to secure supply for professional users.

Prusa Research CORE One+

Prusa's answer to Bambu P-series

The CORE One+ matches Bambu CoreXY speed (600 mm/s) while keeping everything open source — firmware, hardware, slicing profiles.

Fully open source

Unlike Bambu's closed ecosystem, every component of the CORE One+ can be modified, repaired, or community-improved.

MMU3 multicolor compatible

Existing MMU3 units and the new MMU3 for CORE One bring 5-color multicolor printing to the CoreXY platform.