Prusa Core One
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 8.2/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Prusa Core One vs QIDI iBox Mono2
- The Prusa Core One takes the crown with 8.2/10 vs 6.4/10.
- It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Print Quality, Speed, Reliability.
- That said, the QIDI iBox Mono2 costs less and wins on Value.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
QIDI iBox Mono2
- Speed
- 90 mm/h
- Score
- 6.4/10
- Wins
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the Prusa Core One.
8.2/10 vs iBox Mono2's 6.4/10, and it wins 4 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.
Prusa Core OnePrusa Research · FDM
vsiBox Mono2QIDI · RESIN
| Prusa Core One | Spec | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| 14.8 L (wins) | Build volume | 1.6 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 90 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 22.5 kg | Weight | 5.2 kg |
Features
| Prusa Core One | Feature | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed CoreXY with active chamber heating (55C) | No |
| Yes | Nextruder direct drive (10:1 planetary) | No |
| Yes | 360-degree cooling duct | No |
| Yes | Ethernet + WiFi + NFC | No |
| Yes | MMU3 multi-material compatible | No |
| Yes | Open-source firmware (PrusaSlicer) | No |
| No | 4K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Enclosed design | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Compact form factor | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Prusa Core One | Spec | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Value | 7 (wins) |
| 7 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Speed | 5 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8.2 (wins) | Overall | 6.4 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 220 × 270 mm
- 120 × 68 × 200 mm
What owners say
Finally, 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/3DprintingThe enclosed design is the killer feature. My apartment doesn't smell like a resin factory anymore.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/resinprintingNiche pick, but if you share a small space, the enclosure is worth it.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/PrintedMinis
Pros & Cons
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
iBox Mono2
- +Enclosed design contains resin fumes better than open printers without relying solely on a purifier
- +WiFi standard, unlike some competitors at this price
- +QIDI build quality is solid and consistent
- −4K resolution is significantly behind competitors offering 9K at the same price
- −120x68mm build volume is one of the smallest in the category
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.
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Prusa Core One better than the QIDI iBox Mono2?
By the numbers, the Prusa Core One scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the QIDI iBox Mono2 may be the smarter buy if you need resin.
Which is better for beginners, Prusa Core One or QIDI iBox Mono2?
The Prusa Core One is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Prusa Core One worth paying more for over the QIDI iBox Mono2?
The Prusa Core One scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra money gets you prusa reliability is not marketing. it's earned over years..
What's the main difference between Prusa Core One and QIDI iBox Mono2?
Technology: the Prusa Core One is FDM (filament) and the QIDI iBox Mono2 is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.