# Prusa CORE One: specs and price

**Price (US):** $1299 at prusa3d.com (Original CORE One assembled launch MSRP $1,199 (Jan 2025); current CORE One+ assembled $1,599; kit ~$949-1,049), as of 2026-06-28. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 18 3d printers we track it is #16 cheapest of 18; category median $411.
**Brand:** Prusa Research
**Released:** 2025-01
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 37/100, #9 of 15 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026 (last change 2026-06-28: $1199 → $1299)

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $1299 |
| Brand | Prusa Research |
| Released | 2025-01 |
| Technology | FDM |
| Build volume (mm) | 250 x 220 x 270 mm |
| Max speed mms | 600 |
| Auto leveling | Yes |
| Multicolor | No |
| Enclosed | Yes |
| Max hotend temp c | 290 |

## Where it stands

At $1299, the Prusa CORE One is #16 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420. On the spec sheet, its max hotend temp c of 290 is the lowest of the 17, its release year of 2025 is the highest of the 16, and its max speed mms of 600 is at the median of the 15. By release date, it is among the newer of the 16 we date.

## Price over time

Since 2026-06-27, the Prusa CORE One's price has risen 8.3%, from $1199 to $1299. The lowest we have recorded is $1199 (2026-06-27).

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted hands-on reviews -- Tom's Hardware (Dec 2025, Editor's Choice) and TechRadar (Jan 2025, 4.5/5) -- both rank the Prusa CORE One among the best 3D printers they've tested. They converge on fast CoreXY speed (quicker than the MK4S), consistently excellent print quality with perfect automatic first layers, and easy setup plus full screwdriver repairability. Both flag the premium price and note it runs louder than the MK4S. Tom's Hardware alone criticizes the optional Buddy Camera and the bed-only chamber heating. (Based on 2 reviews, 2 lab-tested, 2025-01-31–2025-12-07.)

Praised: Excellent, consistent print quality and surface finish; Fast CoreXY speed, quicker than the MK4S; Easy setup, maintenance and full repairability with a screwdriver; Perfect automatic first layer and bed leveling.
Flagged: Expensive / premium price versus the competition; Louder than the MK4S; Optional Buddy Camera underwhelms; no built-in camera included as standard; Chamber is heated only by the bed, not a dedicated heater.
Disagreement: Little real disagreement -- both rate it top-tier (TechRadar 4.5/5, Tom's Hardware Editor's Choice). They differ mainly on noise severity: Tom's Hardware calls the motion system 'a little louder' than the MK4S, while TechRadar calls it 'considerably louder.'
Sources: Tom's Hardware (2025-12-07, tomshardware.com), TechRadar (2025-01-31, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Prusa CORE One?**

Two whitelisted hands-on reviews -- Tom's Hardware (Dec 2025, Editor's Choice) and TechRadar (Jan 2025, 4.5/5) -- both rank the Prusa CORE One among the best 3D printers they've tested. They converge on fast CoreXY speed (quicker than the MK4S), consistently excellent print quality with perfect automatic first layers, and easy setup plus full screwdriver repairability. Both flag the premium price and note it runs louder than the MK4S. Tom's Hardware alone criticizes the optional Buddy Camera and the bed-only chamber heating. Praised: Excellent, consistent print quality and surface finish; Fast CoreXY speed, quicker than the MK4S; Easy setup, maintenance and full repairability with a screwdriver; Perfect automatic first layer and bed leveling. Flagged: Expensive / premium price versus the competition; Louder than the MK4S; Optional Buddy Camera underwhelms; no built-in camera included as standard; Chamber is heated only by the bed, not a dedicated heater. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Prusa CORE One cost?**

The Prusa CORE One has a US price of $1299 (Original CORE One assembled launch MSRP $1,199 (Jan 2025); current CORE One+ assembled $1,599; kit ~$949-1,049), as of 2026-06-28.

**How does the Prusa CORE One compare on price?**

At $1299, the Prusa CORE One is #16 cheapest of the 18 3d printers we track, where the median is $420.

**Has the Prusa CORE One's price dropped?**

No — since 2026-06-27 the Prusa CORE One has risen 8.3%, from $1199 to $1299; the lowest we have recorded is $1199 (2026-06-27).

**What is the lowest price the Prusa CORE One has been?**

The lowest we have recorded for the Prusa CORE One is $1199 on 2026-06-27.

**Is now a good time to buy the Prusa CORE One?**

The Prusa CORE One is currently $1299; the lowest we have recorded is $1199 (2026-06-27). Every price is dated, so you can judge it against its own history.

**When was the Prusa CORE One released?**

The Prusa CORE One was released 2025-01.

**What are the Prusa CORE One's key specs?**

Prusa CORE One (Prusa Research): technology FDM, build volume mm 250 x 220 x 270 mm, max speed mms 600, auto leveling Yes, multicolor No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-28.

Source: https://www.prusa3d.com/product/prusa-core-one/ (prusa3d.com, accessed 2026-06-28)
Corroboration: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/prusa-core-one-technical-specifications-and-pricing-234570/ (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/3d-printers/prusa-core-one/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Prusa CORE One price of record was $1299 as of 2026-06-28 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/3d-printers/prusa-core-one/
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