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Prusa · FDM bedslinger · 2024

Prusa MK4S review

The workhorse. Load-cell first layers that essentially never fail, tool-free nozzle swaps, and a decade of parts availability behind it.

Best for: Long-term owners who value support and spare parts.

The PIF Score

7.4PIF
Ease8
Speed7
Materials6
Openness10
Value6

Five axes, each out of ten, averaged with no weighting. How we score.

What we like

  • Most dependable first layer of any printer
  • Every part replaceable and documented
  • Available as a cheaper kit
  • No vendor lock-in

What we don't

  • Expensive next to Bambu
  • Open frame limits ABS/ASA
  • Bedslinger inertia limits tall fast prints
True cost

What it really costs to own in your country

Pre-filled with typical local rates. Change anything to match your own use.

Running cost / year—power · filament
Per print hour—incl. upkeep
3-year total—printer + running

Assumes ~90 W average draw while printing and a small yearly allowance for nozzles, plates and PTFE. An estimate for comparing printers against each other, not a quote.

Full specifications

TypeFDM bedslinger
Released2024
Build volume250 × 210 × 220 mm
Max speed~500 mm/s
Hotend max temp300 °C
Bed max temp120 °C
Nozzle0.4 mm Nextruder (quick-swap)
Bed levellingAutomatic load-cell
EnclosureNo
Multi-materialOptional MMU3 (5 colours)
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Recommended slicerPrusaSlicer
Typical power draw~90 W while printing (our estimate)
Specifications are the manufacturer's published figures. "Max speed" is a peak that no printer holds across a whole part, so use it for comparison and don't expect it in real print times.
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