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Original Prusa XL+ Dual-Head vs Original Prusa XL+ Five-Head

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Original Prusa XL+ Dual-Head vs Original Prusa XL+ Five-Head — documented properties and sources
PropertyOriginal Prusa XL+ Dual-HeadTOOLCHANGEROriginal Prusa XL+ Five-HeadTOOLCHANGER
Identity
BrandPrusa ResearchPrusa Research
ClassTOOLCHANGERTOOLCHANGER
Identity & Market
Manufacturer & exact marketed model name (verify the exact product identity first)Original Prusa XL+, Dual-Head variant ("Prusa XL+ Dual-Head" in the e-shop variant data)[1]Original Prusa XL+, Five-Head variant ("Prusa XL+ Five-Head" in the e-shop variant data)[1]
Release date (announcement and actual shipping)The XL+ refresh was announced on 13 August 2026, on sale immediately in all toolhead configurations, with assembled printers shipping later in August 2026 and upgrade kits for existing XL owners from around the end of August. The original Original Prusa XL predates it[2]The XL+ refresh was announced on 13 August 2026, on sale immediately in all toolhead configurations, with assembled printers shipping later in August 2026 and upgrade kits for existing XL owners from around the end of August. The original Original Prusa XL predates it[2]
Street price (USD; dated snapshot per entry)$2,768.52 on prusa3d.com, Aug 2026 (lowest listed price for the Dual-Head variant; the 2-toolhead Enclosure bundle starts at $3,128.70)[1]$3,610.18 on prusa3d.com, Aug 2026 (lowest listed price for the Five-Head variant; the 5-toolhead Enclosure bundle starts at $3,925.00)[1]
Variants & sibling models — and how to tell them apart (spec-contamination risk)One of three XL+ configurations - Single-Tool $2,128.70, Dual-Head $2,768.52, Five-Head $3,610.18 (Aug 2026). The frame, bed, electronics and 360 mm cube build volume are identical across all three; only the toolhead count, the price and the achievable multi-material workflow change. Toolheads can be added later[1][3]Top XL+ configuration. Single-Tool $2,128.70, Dual-Head $2,768.52, Five-Head $3,610.18 (Aug 2026); same frame, bed, electronics and build volume in all three. Prusa markets it as the largest active toolchanger on the market and states a silicone-printing toolhead is due in Q4 2026[1][3]
Physical & Frame
Build volume X×Y×Z (mm) — advertised vs actually usable360 x 360 x 360 mm, which Prusa states as 46.7 litres[1]360 x 360 x 360 mm, which Prusa states as 46.7 litres[1]
Machine footprint (mm) & clearance needed (cable/spool overhang)About 700 x 900 x 720 mm (Prusa's own figure is approximate)[1]About 700 x 900 x 720 mm (Prusa's own figure is approximate)[1]
Net weight (kg)About 30 kg[1]About 30 kg[1]
Frame construction & materialAluminium extrusions and steel sheets (Prusa's comparison table for the XL)[4]Aluminium extrusions and steel sheets (Prusa's comparison table for the XL)[4]
Enclosure: open / enclosed; panel material; door/lidOpen frame. The Enclosure for Prusa XL+ is an optional add-on; Prusa says the printer is ready for chamber temperatures up to 60 C, that the new better-sealed enclosure reaches around 50 C on the printer's own waste heat, and that 60 C needs an upcoming chamber heater for which no shipping date has been given[1][2]Open frame. The Enclosure for Prusa XL+ is an optional add-on; Prusa says the printer is ready for chamber temperatures up to 60 C, that the new better-sealed enclosure reaches around 50 C on the printer's own waste heat, and that 60 C needs an upcoming chamber heater for which no shipping date has been given[1][2]
Kinematics & Motion Hardware
Kinematics (bedslinger i3 / CoreXY / other)CoreXY with 1.5 mm GT belts, Input Shaper and Phase Stepping[1]CoreXY with 1.5 mm GT belts, Input Shaper and Phase Stepping[1]
Belts (type, width, e.g. Gates?)1.5 mm GT belts[1]1.5 mm GT belts[1]
Vibration Compensation / Input Shaping
Input shaping supported? Implementation (Klipper IS / Marlin ZV / proprietary)Input Shaper and Phase Stepping[1]Input Shaper and Phase Stepping[1]
Extruder
Type (direct drive / bowden) & design nameNextruder direct drive; each toolhead carries its own extruder, hotend, nozzle and filament[1]Nextruder direct drive; each toolhead carries its own extruder, hotend, nozzle and filament[1]
Hotend & Nozzle
Hotend design (proprietary/standard; quick-swap mechanism?)Quick-swap nozzles - 0.25 mm for detail, 0.6/0.8 mm for speed, hardened steel for abrasives, high-flow CHT for throughput; toolheads ship with high-flow nozzles[1]Quick-swap nozzles - 0.25 mm for detail, 0.6/0.8 mm for speed, hardened steel for abrasives, high-flow CHT for throughput; toolheads ship with high-flow nozzles[1]
Max nozzle temp claimed AND firmware max temp limit (both values)290 C claimed max nozzle temperature[1]290 C claimed max nozzle temperature[1]
Heated Bed & Surface
Max bed temp claimed AND firmware limit120 C max heatbed temperature[1]120 C max heatbed temperature[1]
Bed surface (material, texture, coating), single/double-sidedSegmented heatbed of 16 individually controlled tiles across the 360 x 360 mm surface, so only the tiles under the part are powered; removable double-sided satin print sheet supplied[1]Segmented heatbed of 16 individually controlled tiles across the 360 x 360 mm surface, so only the tiles under the part are powered; removable double-sided satin print sheet supplied[1]
Leveling & Z-Offset
Auto bed leveling: probe technology (inductive / strain gauge / load cell / touch probe)Load-cell sensor - the nozzle is the probe, which Prusa says automatically accounts for nozzle changes, surface textures and thermal expansion and removes manual Z-offsets. Toolhead-to-toolhead alignment on the XL+ uses a separate permanently mounted eddy-current Tool Offset Sensor, replacing the removable mechanical pin used on the original XL[1][2]Load-cell sensor - the nozzle is the probe, which Prusa says automatically accounts for nozzle changes, surface textures and thermal expansion and removes manual Z-offsets. Toolhead-to-toolhead alignment on the XL+ uses a separate permanently mounted eddy-current Tool Offset Sensor, replacing the removable mechanical pin used on the original XL[1][2]
Filament Handling & Detection
Filament runout sensor (type, location)Filament sensors fitted; Prusa's comparison table lists two filament sensors for the XL[4]Filament sensors fitted; Prusa's comparison table lists two filament sensors for the XL[4]
Multi-material/multi-color capability or official upgrade pathTwo independent toolheads with automatic tool changing - two materials or two nozzle sizes in one job, with no purge tower waste between materials because each head keeps its own nozzle[1]Up to five independent toolheads with automatic tool changing; five materials or five nozzle sizes loaded at once, fed from up to five 2 kg spools for multi-day unattended runs. Parked heads stay preheated and power down when unused[1]
Cooling & Air Handling
Part-cooling fan(s): count, size, ducting design360-degree part cooling on each toolhead, new on the XL+ and matching the MK4S and CORE One arrangement; Prusa states it delivers more airflow and distributes it more evenly around the nozzle. Additional fans and heatsinks cool the electronics. Fan sizes are not published[1][2]360-degree part cooling on each toolhead, new on the XL+ and matching the MK4S and CORE One arrangement; Prusa states it delivers more airflow and distributes it more evenly around the nozzle. Additional fans and heatsinks cool the electronics. Fan sizes are not published[1][2]
Electronics & Power
Mainboard model & MCU (exact chip markings if teardowns exist)Custom 32-bit xBuddy electronics with STM32 (Prusa's comparison table for the XL)[4]Custom 32-bit xBuddy electronics with STM32 (Prusa's comparison table for the XL)[4]
Firmware & Openness
Firmware base & current version (Klipper fork / Marlin fork / proprietary)Open-source firmware - Prusa states "Firmware: Open-source; ships with the full current Prusa feature set", and the XL is covered by the prusa3d/Prusa-Firmware-Buddy source tree[1][5]Open-source firmware - Prusa states "Firmware: Open-source; ships with the full current Prusa feature set", and the XL is covered by the prusa3d/Prusa-Firmware-Buddy source tree[1][5]
Connectivity, UI & Camera
Display: size, type, touch?3.5-inch 65k-colour screen with touch control (Prusa's comparison table for the XL)[4]3.5-inch 65k-colour screen with touch control (Prusa's comparison table for the XL)[4]
On-device UI capabilities (model preview, per-object controls, etc.)On-device touch UI; Prusa Connect and the Prusa mobile app are optional - Prusa states the machine is fully offline capable[4][1]On-device touch UI; Prusa Connect and the Prusa mobile app are optional - Prusa states the machine is fully offline capable[4][1]
WiFi (band/standard), Ethernet, USB ports, SD/flash-driveEthernet, optional Wi-Fi; USB drive for print files. Prusa Connect optional and fully offline operation supported[1][4]Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi; USB drive for print files. Prusa Connect optional and fully offline operation supported[1][4]
Materials Support
Officially supported filament listPLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, PA (nylon), TPU, PVA, HIPS, PP, CPE, PVB and carbon-fibre composites. Prusa states an open material policy - any brand of 1.75 mm filament, no chips and no subscriptions[1]PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, PA (nylon), TPU, PVA, HIPS, PP, CPE, PVB and carbon-fibre composites. Prusa states an open material policy - any brand of 1.75 mm filament, no chips and no subscriptions[1]
Safety
Thermal runaway protection (verify in firmware source if at all possible)Open-source firmware on the xBuddy platform, which carries hardware overcurrent protection cutting heater and heatbed power above 15 A[6][5]Open-source firmware on the xBuddy platform, which carries hardware overcurrent protection cutting heater and heatbed power above 15 A[6][5]
Reliability, Support & Ecosystem
Warranty length & support reputation (evidence, not vibes)2-year warranty for consumers in the EU, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland; 1 year for EU enterprises and 1 year for the rest of the world, which includes the United States. A printer bought from a reseller or privately carries 1 year from the original delivery date and is handled by the reseller. Prusa advertises 24/7 chat and e-mail support in seven languages[7][4]2-year warranty for consumers in the EU, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, Norway and Iceland; 1 year for EU enterprises and 1 year for the rest of the world, which includes the United States. A printer bought from a reseller or privately carries 1 year from the original delivery date and is handled by the reseller. Prusa advertises 24/7 chat and e-mail support in seven languages[7][4]

Manufacturer claims, independent measurements, packages and test conditions retain their source wording. FDM linear speed and resin vertical speed use different units and are not directly comparable. Unknown values are marked “Not documented”. Prices and source dates remain historical snapshots; check the linked guide for product details. Differences highlight text, not a universal winner.

Sources for this comparison

  1. Original Prusa XL+ product page (spec block and variant price data) prusa3d.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  2. Prusa blog - Better Prints, Easier Use: Prusa XL+, CORE One L+ and CORE One+ (Gen 2), Our Big Product Update (published 13 August 2026) blog.prusa3d.com · 2026-08 · doc
  3. Prusa 3D printers category listing with live e-shop prices, Aug 2026 prusa3d.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  4. Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer product page (Technical Parameters + CORE One+/MK4S/XL comparison table) prusa3d.com · 2026-08 · vendor
  5. GitHub - prusa3d/Prusa-Firmware-Buddy (firmware for MINI, MK4, XL and CORE One) github.com · 2026-08 · doc
  6. Prusa blog - Original Prusa MK4 is here (published 29 March 2023), including the MK4 specification table and launch prices blog.prusa3d.com · 2026-08 · doc
  7. Prusa Knowledge Base - Warranty help.prusa3d.com · 2026-08 · doc