Kingroon KLP1Discontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Bambu Lab A1.
Kingroon KLP1 vs Prusa MK4S
- The Prusa MK4S wins, 7.8 vs 7.6 out of 10.
- Prusa MK4S prints 1.4× the volume (250×210×220 ÷ 200³ = 1.44) for more money.
- KLP1 is faster, 500 vs 200 mm/s.
- Pick the KLP1 if your prints fit in 20 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Prusa MK4S
- Speed
- 200 mm/s
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the Prusa MK4S.
7.8/10 vs KLP1's 7.6/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Buy it for the ecosystem, not the specs. PrusaSlicer, open source, community, and support that's still there in 5 years. Don't buy it if speed or price are your primary metrics: the competition has both covered.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
KLP1Kingroon · FDM
vsPrusa MK4SPrusa Research · FDM
| KLP1 | Spec | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 L | Build volume | 11.6 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 200 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 8.5 kg | Weight | 7 kg |
Features
| KLP1 | Feature | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Linear rails | No |
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | Klipper firmware | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| No | Open source | Yes |
| No | PrusaSlicer | Yes |
| No | Nextruder | Yes |
| No | Input shaping | Yes |
| No | Ethernet | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| KLP1 | Spec | Prusa MK4S |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 6 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 8 (wins) |
| 8 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Speed | 6 |
| 7 | Reliability | 10 (wins) |
| 7.6 | Overall | 7.8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 200 × 200 × 200 mm
- 250 × 210 × 220 mm
What owners say
Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails [...]. Kingroon is building something special here.
KLP1 owner, r/3DprintingAfter tuning, the KLP1 produces prints that rival machines twice the price.
KLP1 owner, r/klippersMy MK3 ran for 5 years without a single failed print. The MK4S continues that legacy.
Prusa MK4S owner, r/prusa3dIf reliability is your #1 priority, nothing beats Prusa. Nothing.
Prusa MK4S owner, Thomas Sanladerer (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
KLP1
- +Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails and Klipper at this price: this combination normally costs $400+
- +Compact enough to fit on a shelf while still being fully enclosed
- +Klipper access means you can tune everything from macros to pressure advance
- −200mm cube is the real limitation: larger parts need splitting
- −Kingroon's community is thin: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it from Klipper docs and Reddit
Prusa MK4S
- +Prusa's QC is genuinely better than anyone else's: every printer is test-printed before shipping
- +PrusaSlicer is open source and powerful, no subscription, no cloud required
- +Customer support answers in hours, not weeks
- −200mm/s max is a third of what CoreXY machines do at half the price
- −The price for an open-frame bed-slinger is a hard sell in 2025
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 Kingroon KLP1 better than the Prusa MK4S?
By the numbers, the Prusa MK4S scores higher (7.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Kingroon KLP1 may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Kingroon KLP1 or Prusa MK4S?
The Prusa MK4S is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Prusa MK4S worth paying more for over the Kingroon KLP1?
The Prusa MK4S scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.6/10). The extra money gets you prusa's qc is genuinely better than anyone else's: every printer is test-printed before shipping.
What's the main difference between Kingroon KLP1 and Prusa MK4S?
Build volume (200x200x200mm vs 250x210x220mm) and print speed (500 vs 200 mm/s). The Kingroon KLP1 is best for enclosed; the Prusa MK4S targets reliability.