Prusa Research · Updated June 2026
Prusa CORE One: price, specs & release date
Prusa CORE One, released 2025-01. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: prusa3d.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Prusa CORE One is listed at $1299 on prusa3d.com as of 2026-06-28, #16 cheapest of 18 3d printers (median $411); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 37/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 15 in class.
Verified Jun 28, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Excellent, consistent print quality and surface finish; Fast CoreXY speed, quicker than the MK4S.
- Skip if Expensive / premium price versus the competition is a dealbreaker.
Price history
$1299Is the Prusa CORE One a good buy?
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.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
- 2
- Physical metricsrecorded
- 4
- Outlets on recordall tested
- 2
Two independent labs measured this product across 4 physical metrics — speed, print quality, mmu3 color-change time and dimensional accuracy. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What 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.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2025-01-31–2025-12-07
Tested by Tom's Hardware, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Excellent, consistent print quality and surface finish · 2 sources
- Fast CoreXY speed, quicker than the MK4S · 2 sources
- Easy setup, maintenance and full repairability with a screwdriver · 2 sources
- Perfect automatic first layer and bed leveling · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Expensive / premium price versus the competition · 2 sources
- Louder than the MK4S · 2 sources
- Optional Buddy Camera underwhelms; no built-in camera included as standard
- Chamber is heated only by the bed, not a dedicated heater
Where reviewers disagree 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.'
The sources (2)
3D Benchy print time (Speed Benchy settings): 28 minutes · 5-color print time, MMU3 (Clearance Castle): 14 hours 32 minutes, 100 grams filament wasted · MMU3 color-change time: about 50 seconds
The Prusa CORE One lives up to its reputation and is one of the best 3D printers we've tested to date.
Using these settings, we got a very nice benchy in 28 minutes.
We received a camera for testing, and its not as good as other systems.
X dimensional error (average): 0.078 mm · Y dimensional error (average): 0.034 mm · X & Y dimensional error (average): 0.056 mm
Running through all the test prints, both those supplied by Prusa and my usual test models, the printer showed absolute consistency in quality.
It took less than 10 minutes to unbox, power on, and start printing.
While it's still not an overly loud printer, it is considerably louder than the MK4S, which I've become accustomed to seeing but not hearing in the corner.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $1299 Original CORE One assembled launch MSRP $1,199 (Jan 2025); current CORE One+ assembled $1,599; kit ~$949-1,049 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Source: prusa3d.com (verified 2026-06-28) · corroborated by 3dprintingindustry.com. Build volume 250x220x270 mm, fully enclosed with active chamber to 55C, hotend 290C, 600 mm/s travel, and Load Cell auto-leveling confirmed via Prusa product page and 3D Printing Industry. priceUsd set to the verified original CORE One assembled launch MSRP $1,199 (Jan 2025); the later CORE One+ assembled is $1,599, noted in priceNote. MMU3 multicolor is an optional add-on, so false.
Is the Prusa CORE One worth it vs cheaper 3d printers?
Prusa CORE One against its closest cheaper and pricier 3d printers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 18 ranked
| Product | Price | Technology | Build volume (mm) | Max speed mms | Auto leveling | Multicolor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prusa CORE One this | $1299 | FDM | 250 x 220 x 270 mm | 600 | Yes | No |
| Bambu Lab X1-Carbon | $1199 | FDM | 256 x 256 x 256 mm | 500 | Yes | No |
| Bambu Lab H2D | $1899 | FDM | 350 x 320 x 325 mm | 1000 | Yes | Yes |
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.
Price of record: $1299 at prusa3d.com, 2026-06-28. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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