Artillery Genius Pro
- Speed
- 200 mm/s
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Artillery Genius Pro vs Prusa Core One
- The Prusa Core One wins, 8.2 vs 7.4 out of 10.
- Prusa Core One prints 1.2× the volume (250×220×270 ÷ 220×220×250 = 1.23) for more money.
- Prusa Core One is faster, 500 vs 200 mm/s.
- Pick the Genius Pro if your prints fit in 25 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Prusa Core One
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Prusa Core One.
8.2/10 vs Genius Pro's 7.4/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Outstanding print quality and the best support in the business. The price premium is real, though. If you don't care about the Prusa ecosystem specifically, there are better deals. If you do, it's worth every krona.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Genius ProArtillery · FDM
vsPrusa Core OnePrusa Research · FDM
| Genius Pro | Spec | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 L | Build volume | 14.8 L (wins) |
| 200 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 9.5 kg | Weight | 22.5 kg |
Features
| Genius Pro | Feature | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Dual Z axis | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | Silent stepper drivers | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY with active chamber heating (55C) | Yes |
| No | Nextruder direct drive (10:1 planetary) | Yes |
| No | 360-degree cooling duct | Yes |
| No | Ethernet + WiFi + NFC | Yes |
| No | MMU3 multi-material compatible | Yes |
| No | Open-source firmware (PrusaSlicer) | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Genius Pro | Spec | Prusa Core One |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (wins) | Value | 6 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 7 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 7.4 | Overall | 8.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 220 × 220 × 250 mm
- 250 × 220 × 270 mm
What owners say
Dead quiet and reliable. For a bedroom setup, nothing beats the Genius Pro.
Genius Pro owner, r/3DprintingArtillery builds tanks. This thing has been running 24/7 for 6 months without a hiccup.
Genius Pro owner, r/Artillery3DFinally, Prusa takes on Bambu! The Core One is better in a box.
Prusa Core One owner, Tom's HardwareRail smoothness holds up well after months of hard use, minimal belt wear, and consistent chamber heat stability.
Prusa Core One owner, Prusa ForumIf you value open source and lifetime support, Prusa is still the gold standard. Just bring your wallet.
Prusa Core One owner, r/3Dprinting
Pros & Cons
Genius Pro
- +Dual Z axis keeps first layers even over weeks of printing without releveling
- +Silent stepper drivers: quiet enough for a bedroom at 200mm/s
- +Direct drive handles TPU and flexible filaments without feeding issues
- −200mm/s is the pace of 2021; the Creality V3 KE hits 500mm/s for the same money
- −No WiFi or camera: bring your USB stick, every time
Prusa Core One
- +Prusa reliability is not marketing. It's earned over years.
- +55C active chamber heating handles demanding materials
- +Fully open-source, no vendor lock-in anywhere
- −The assembled price is hard to justify against the Bambu alternatives
- −Build volume is smaller than what you'd expect at this price
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Artillery Genius Pro better than the Prusa Core One?
By the numbers, the Prusa Core One scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Artillery Genius Pro may be the smarter buy if you need beginners.
Which is better for beginners, Artillery Genius Pro or Prusa Core One?
The Artillery Genius Pro is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 7/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Prusa Core One worth paying more for over the Artillery Genius Pro?
The Prusa Core One scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra money gets you prusa reliability is not marketing. it's earned over years..
What's the main difference between Artillery Genius Pro and Prusa Core One?
Build volume (220x220x250mm vs 250x220x270mm) and print speed (200 vs 500 mm/s). The Artillery Genius Pro is best for beginners; the Prusa Core One targets precision.