Prusa MK4S
- Speed
- 200 mm/s
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Prusa MK4S vs QIDI iBox Mono2
- The Prusa MK4S takes the crown with 7.8/10 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 MK4S.
7.8/10 vs iBox Mono2's 6.4/10, and it wins 4 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.
Prusa MK4SPrusa Research · FDM
vsiBox Mono2QIDI · RESIN
| Prusa MK4S | Spec | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| 11.6 L (wins) | Build volume | 1.6 L |
| 200 mm/s | Top speed | 90 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 7 kg | Weight | 5.2 kg |
Features
| Prusa MK4S | Feature | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Open source | No |
| Yes | PrusaSlicer | No |
| Yes | Nextruder | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Input shaping | No |
| Yes | Ethernet | No |
| No | 4K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Enclosed design | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Compact form factor | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Prusa MK4S | Spec | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Value | 7 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 9 (wins) | Print Quality | 7 |
| 6 (wins) | Speed | 5 |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 7.8 (wins) | Overall | 6.4 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 250 × 210 × 220 mm
- 120 × 68 × 200 mm
What owners say
My 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)The 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 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
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 MK4S better than the QIDI iBox Mono2?
By the numbers, the Prusa MK4S scores higher (7.8/10). 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 MK4S or QIDI iBox Mono2?
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 QIDI iBox Mono2?
The Prusa MK4S scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 6.4/10). 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 Prusa MK4S and QIDI iBox Mono2?
Technology: the Prusa MK4S is FDM (filament) and the QIDI iBox Mono2 is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.