Prusa · 2024
Print cost on the Prusa Core One
The Core One is Prusa's first CoreXY, released late 2024. Enclosed chamber with active heating, tall build volume for vertical parts, same modular-upgrade philosophy as the MK4. Marks Prusa's move into CoreXY speeds without abandoning the stability the brand is known for.
Specs
- Average power
- 180 W
- Useful life
- 30,000 h
- Build volume
- 250 × 220 × 270 mm
- Best for
- Professionals
Example calculation
For a 50 g part in PLA, 6 h print time and 8% failure rate. Currency follows your selection at the top.
- Filament$1.10
- Energy$0.19
- Amortization$0.10
- Failures (8%)$0.11
- Unit Cost$1.51
- Final Consumer Price (3× / 6% / 2%)$6.55
Filaments that print well on the Prusa Core One
Every material the Prusa Core One handles reliably, grouped by what makes it compatible. Click any to open the calculator with that filament selected.
Engineering materials (enclosure + high temp)
The Prusa Core One's enclosed chamber and high-temperature hotend handle the engineering filaments that need both.
Materials that need an enclosed chamber
The Prusa Core One's enclosed chamber prevents the warping that kills these materials on open frames.
Standard filaments
Everyday materials — the Prusa Core One prints them stock without tuning or hardware mods.
Flexible filaments (direct drive)
Direct-drive extrusion on the Prusa Core One gives flexible materials the control Bowden setups can't.