The Mini+ (entry) and CORE One+ (prosumer) are a step-up decision within Prusa Research's lineup: same ecosystem, different class of machine. The CORE One+ costs $540 more and gets you an enclosed chamber (with ABS, PA and PC on its materials list) and 155% more build volume.
Early in release cycle — no urgency to wait
🔧 Upgrade kit available — from CORE One+, MK4S
Best for: Makers who want CoreXY speed and precision with Prusa's open-source ethos, community support, and long-term repairability — without Bambu's closed ecosystem.
Full details →Overdue for a refresh — no successor announced yet. Prices should be at their lowest
Best for: Beginners who prioritize open-source hardware, community support, and long-term reliability over speed — and don't mind a slower, more deliberate printing experience.
Full details →| Prusa Research CORE One+ | Prusa Research Mini+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | $999 | ★ $459 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Prosumer | Entry |
| Motion | CoreXY | BedSlinger |
| Build Volume | ★ 250 × 220 × 270 mm | 180 × 180 × 180 mm |
| Max Speed | ★ 600 mm/s | 200 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ★ ✅ 8 slots | ❌ No |
| Enclosure | ★ ✅ | ❌ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ✅ | ✅ |
| Upgrade Kit | 🔧 From CORE One+, MK4S | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Aug 13, 2026 | Apr 25, 2021 |
| Cycle length | ~209 days | ~730 days |
| Cycle advice | Buy | Wait |
| Deals advice | Caution | Buy |
| Next model | — | — |
The CORE One+ was released on Aug 13, 2026, 91 days ago. Its previous release cycle ran about 209 days, so it is 44% of the way through — roughly 118 days before a successor would be due at that pace.
The Mini+ was released on Apr 25, 2021, 2,027 days ago. Its previous release cycle ran about 730 days; it is now 1,297 days past that point and no successor has been announced.
On timing alone, the CORE One+ is the safer buy right now — it is only 44% of the way through its expected cycle, while the Mini+ is 1,297 days past its ~730-day cycle with no successor announced.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Mini+ lists at $459 and the CORE One+ at $999 — $540 apart, so the CORE One+ costs 118% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $67 for the CORE One+ versus $79 for the Mini+ — so the pricier CORE One+ actually gives you more build space per dollar.
Our pick for most buyers is the CORE One+, for an enclosed chamber (with ABS, PA and PC on its materials list) and 155% more build volume, plus a higher editor score (9.0 vs 7.9) and better buy-now timing. Go for the Mini+ instead if you want to spend less — it is $540 cheaper ($459 vs $999).
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
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.
The CORE One+ (Gen 2) can be ordered with Prusa's INDX toolchanger in 4- or 8-tool versions, shipping from 15 October 2026. Each material gets its own nozzle, with about 12 seconds per material change and almost no purge waste. The MMU3 remains compatible as a 5-color add-on.
The Mini+ has been on the market since 2021 and has proven its durability with thousands of community print-hours logged.
Prusa stocks replacement parts for all Mini+ components. Community guides cover every repair scenario.
The lowest-cost way to enter the Prusa ecosystem with a fully supported printer.