Late in cycle — a new model is likely coming soon
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 →Mid-cycle — watch for announcements before buying
Best for: Makers who need a very large print area for props, architectural models, or batch production — and want multicolor without paying professional-tier prices.
Full details →| Prusa Research Mini+ | Anycubic Kobra 3 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Entry | Professional |
| Motion | BedSlinger | BedSlinger |
| Build Volume | 180 × 180 × 180 mm | 420 × 420 × 500 mm |
| Max Speed | 200 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ❌ No | ✅ 4 slots |
| Enclosure | ❌ | ❌ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ✅ | ❌ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Materials | PLA, PETG, ASA, TPU | PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU |
| Released | Apr 25, 2021 | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Cycle length | ~730 days | ~450 days |
| Cycle advice | Wait | Caution |
| Deals advice | Buy | Caution |
| Next model | Prusa Mini 2 (Expected 2026) | Kobra 4 Max (Expected late 2026) |
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.
One of the largest build volumes available at a consumer price — ideal for life-size props, large terrain tiles, and batch production.
Few printers offer multicolor at this scale. The ACE Pro system enables filament switching across the full 420×420 bed area.
Delivers large-format multicolor at a fraction of professional large-format printer costs.