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Phrozen Arco vs Prusa MK4

What Arco does better (7) and where MK4 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Phrozen Arco
Phrozen · 2025Arco
9.2Score
7 advantages≈ $780
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Prusa MK4
Prusa · 2023MK4
2 advantages≈ $810
8.7Build volume4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

ArcoMK4
491 × 620475500 × 400550
ArcoMK4Difference
Height620 mm400 mm+220 mm
Width491 mm500 mm−9 mm
Depth475 mm550 mm−75 mm
Weight22 kg7 kg+15 kg

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Arco better than MK4?

  1. Build volume27 L vs 11.6 L2.3×
  2. Wi-FiYes · MK4: No
  3. Build height (Z)300 mm vs 220 mm+36%
  4. TouchscreenYes · MK4: No
  5. Build depth (Y)300 mm vs 210 mm+43%
  6. Build width (X)300 mm vs 250 mm+20%
  7. Number of supported materials7 vs 6+17%

Why is MK4 better than Arco?

  1. Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)No · Arco: Yes
  2. Weight22 kg vs 7 kg3.1×
Specifications

Side by side

Phrozen ArcoPhrozen Arco≈ $7809.2
Prusa MK4Prusa MK4≈ $810
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)—
Klipper firmwareYes—
Build volume
Build width (X)300 mm250 mm
Build depth (Y)300 mm210 mm
Build height (Z)300 mm220 mm
Build volume27 L11.6 L
Speed
Max print speed1,000 mm/s—
Max acceleration40,000 mm/s²—
Max volumetric flow50 mm³/s—
Print quality
Automatic bed levellingYes—
Extruder & hotend
Max nozzle temperature300 °C—
Default nozzle—0.4 mm
Filament diameter—1.75 mm
Supported materialsPLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, PET CF15, etc.PETG, PVA, ASA, PLA, Nylon, ABS
Number of supported materials76
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)NoYes
Print bed
Heated bedYes—
Max bed temperature120 °C—
Enclosure
Enclosed build chamberNo—
Connectivity & control
ConnectivityWi-Fi, USBEthernet, USB
Wi-FiYesNo
Ethernet—Yes
USBYesYes
SD card—No
Bluetooth—No
Screen size5″—
TouchscreenYesNo
Features
Built-in cameraYes—
Size & power
Width491 mm500 mm
Depth475 mm550 mm
Height620 mm400 mm
Weight22 kg7 kg
Rated power1,700 W—
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