Late in cycle — a new model is likely coming soon
Best for: Beginners who prioritize open-source hardware, community support, and long-term reliability over speed — and don't mind a slower, more deliberate printing experience.
Full details →First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Home users, educators, and office environments who need a compact enclosed printer with genuine air filtration — and primarily print PLA, PETG, and occasional ABS.
Full details →| Prusa Research Mini+ | Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Entry | Prosumer |
| Motion | BedSlinger | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | 180 × 180 × 180 mm | 220 × 220 × 220 mm |
| Max Speed | 200 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ❌ No | ❌ No |
| Enclosure | ❌ | ✅ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ✅ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, ASA, TPU | PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, PLA-CF, PA-CF, PETG-CF |
| Released | Apr 25, 2021 | Sep 1, 2023 |
| Cycle length | ~730 days | — |
| Cycle advice | Wait | Caution |
| Deals advice | Buy | Caution |
| Next model | Prusa Mini 2 (Expected 2026) | — |
The Mini+ has been on the market since 2021 and has proven its durability with thousands of community print-hours logged.
Prusa stocks replacement parts for all Mini+ components. Community guides cover every repair scenario.
The lowest-cost way to enter the Prusa ecosystem with a fully supported printer.
Removes 99% of particulates and VOCs generated during printing. One of the strongest air filtration systems in the consumer printer category.
Nozzles snap in and out without tools or heating. Swapping between 0.25, 0.4, 0.6, and 0.8mm nozzles takes seconds — ideal for classrooms and multi-user environments.
Full enclosure in a compact body that fits comfortably on a desk — unusually rare at this price point.