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Prusa i3 MK3S vs Prusa MK4

What i3 MK3S does better (0) and where MK4 wins (4) — every spec side by side.

Prusa i3 MK3S
Prusa · 2019i3 MK3S
0 advantages≈ $970
vs
Prusa MK4
Prusa · 2023MK4
4 advantages≈ $810
3.7Build volume4.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

i3 MK3SMK4
550 × 500400500 × 400550
i3 MK3SMK4Difference
Height500 mm400 mm+100 mm
Width550 mm500 mm+50 mm
Depth400 mm550 mm−150 mm
Weight11 kg7 kg+4 kg

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

Why is i3 MK3S better than MK4?

i3 MK3S has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Why is MK4 better than i3 MK3S?

  1. Build volume11 L vs 11.6 L+5%
  2. EthernetNo · i3 MK3S: Yes
  3. Build height (Z)210 mm vs 220 mm+5%
  4. Weight11 kg vs 7 kg+57%
Specifications

Side by side

Prusa MK4Prusa MK4≈ $810
General
TechnologyFDM / FFF (filament)—
Delivered asKit—
Build volume
Build width (X)250 mm250 mm
Build depth (Y)210 mm210 mm
Build height (Z)210 mm220 mm
Build volume11 L11.6 L
Extruder & hotend
Default nozzle0.4 mm0.4 mm
Filament diameter1.75 mm1.75 mm
Supported materials—PETG, PVA, ASA, PLA, Nylon, ABS
Number of supported materials—6
Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF)—Yes
Connectivity & control
ConnectivitySD cardEthernet, USB
Wi-FiNoNo
EthernetNoYes
USBNoYes
SD cardYesNo
BluetoothNoNo
Touchscreen—No
Size & power
Width550 mm500 mm
Depth400 mm550 mm
Height500 mm400 mm
Weight11 kg7 kg
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