Pro Workhorse
At a glance
Prusa Research · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 6.8/10
- Rank
- #48/51
- Build
- 46.7 L
- Speed
- 200 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
Prusa XL
Prusa XL
- Scores 6.8 out of 10, #48 of 51 current FDM printers.
- 46.7 L of build space (360³ mm), 2.2× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at print quality: 10/10, against an average of 8.4.
- The catch: At this price you still print at 200mm/s: the speed is hard to accept at this price.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Buy the Prusa XL. 6.8/10, #48 of 51 FDM printers.
If you're asking whether you need this, you don't. If you know you need true multi-material (not filament swapping), the XL delivers what nothing else in the consumer market can. The price and slowness are the price you pay for the capability.
Why buy the Prusa XL
- #1 of 51Joint best FDM printer for print quality10/10 vs 8.4/10 average
- #4 of 51Top 4 FDM printers for build space46.7 L vs 21.6 L average
- #7 of 51Top 7 FDM printers for reliability9/10 vs 8.1/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
Prusa XLPrusa Research · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| Prusa XL | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 46.7 L (wins) | Build volume | 21.6 L |
| 200 mm/s | Top speed | 476 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 25.0 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| Prusa XL | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Value | 8.5 (wins) |
| 5 | Beginner | 7.4 (wins) |
| 10 (wins) | Print quality | 8.4 |
| 5 | Speed | 7.9 (wins) |
| 9 (wins) | Reliability | 8.1 |
| 6.8 | Overall | 8.1 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 360 × 360 × 360 mmPrusa XL
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM
What owners say
True tool-changing is a different league from filament swapping. The XL actually delivers.
r/prusa3dThe most capable consumer printer ever made. If you need it, you know you need it.
CNC Kitchen (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +5 independent tool heads means true material switching, not color blending on a single hotend
- +360mm cube handles parts that can't be split and glued
- +Segmented heated bed powers down unused zones, saving real electricity on large prints
- +Open source: the XL will be hackable in 10 years
Cons
- −At this price you still print at 200mm/s: the speed is hard to accept at this price
- −Delivery times have been 2-4 months; plan accordingly
- −The footprint requires dedicated space and a reinforced surface
Full specs
| Build volume | 360 × 360 × 360 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 200 mm/s |
| Weight | 25 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
Features
- Multi-tool (up to 5 heads)
- 360mm build volume
- Segmented heatbed
- Open source
- Ethernet
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.
In our guides (2)
Where the Prusa XL makes the cut, and what it beats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Prusa XL?
The Prusa XL has a build volume of 360 x 360 x 360 mm.
Is the Prusa XL good for beginners?
The Prusa XL scores 5/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's suitable for beginners with some patience.
What are the pros and cons of the Prusa XL?
Pros: 5 independent tool heads means true material switching, not color blending on a single hotend. 360mm cube handles parts that can't be split and glued. Segmented heated bed powers down unused zones, saving real electricity on large prints. Open source: the XL will be hackable in 10 years. Cons: At this price you still print at 200mm/s: the speed is hard to accept at this price. Delivery times have been 2-4 months; plan accordingly. The footprint requires dedicated space and a reinforced surface.
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