Mid-cycle — watch for announcements before buying. Core One S (enclosed) is expected, but not imminent.
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Expected 2027
A Core One S with an enclosure is rumoured to be in development, which would bring Prusa's open-source CoreXY into direct competition with the Bambu P2S for engineering materials.
| Model/Config | Build Volume | Speed | Multicolor | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core One (kit) | 250×220×270 mm | 600 mm/s | MMU3 add-on compatible | Hands-on builders who want CoreXY Prusa. |
| Core One (assembled) | 250×220×270 mm | 600 mm/s | MMU3 add-on compatible | Ready-to-print open-source CoreXY. |
The Prusa Core One is Prusa Research's first CoreXY 3D printer, launched January 2025. It brings the speed and precision of CoreXY motion to Prusa's open-source ecosystem, targeting the same prosumer audience as Bambu's P-series but with full open-source firmware and hardware. At 600 mm/s, it is Prusa's fastest printer to date.
The Core One matches Bambu CoreXY speed (600 mm/s) while keeping everything open source — firmware, hardware, slicing profiles.
Unlike Bambu's closed ecosystem, every component of the Core One can be modified, repaired, or community-improved.
Existing MMU3 units and the new MMU3 for Core One bring 5-color multicolor printing to the CoreXY platform.
Makers who want CoreXY speed and precision with Prusa's open-source ethos, community support, and long-term repairability — without Bambu's closed ecosystem.
The defining choice is ecosystem philosophy. Bambu offers a polished closed ecosystem with faster setup, proprietary cloud features, and an aggressive innovation cadence. Prusa offers open-source hardware, longer product lifecycles, community repairability, and no lock-in. If you plan to modify, repair, or build on the printer, Prusa. If you want the fastest out-of-box experience, Bambu.
Like the Bambu P1S and P2S, the Core One is an open-frame CoreXY. It handles PLA, PETG, and TPU well. For ABS and ASA, an aftermarket enclosure is recommended. A factory-enclosed Core One S is rumoured for 2027.
Yes — the kit is significantly cheaper than the assembled version and gives you deep familiarity with your printer's components, making maintenance and troubleshooting easier.