Original Prusa MK4S vs Original Prusa CORE One

The CORE One has 29% more build volume (14.8 L against 11.6 L).
Per litre, the CORE One is the cheaper space at $81 against $86.
On published flow, the CORE One can feed about 300 mm/s against 300 mm/s.
Only the CORE One drives its chamber (to 55 °C), which is the difference that matters for large ABS and ASA parts.

Prusa

MK4S

~$999 · 11.6 L

Someone who wants a fast printer they can repair and modify rather than a sealed appliance.

Prusa

~$1,199 · 14.8 L

ABS and ASA work where you want an open, repairable machine rather than a sealed appliance.

Specification comparison: Original Prusa MK4S and Original Prusa CORE One
	MK4S	CORE One
Approx. price	~$999	~$1,199
Build volumex × y × z converted to litres, so three numbers become one comparable one	11.6 L	14.8 L
Dimensions	250 × 210 × 220 mm	250 × 220 × 270 mm
Per litre	$86	$81
Type	FDM bedslinger	FDM enclosed
Motion	bedslinger	CoreXY
Max flowthe hotend's rated volumetric flow — what actually caps print speed	24 mm³/s	24 mm³/s
Real line speedestimated from flow at a 0.4 mm nozzle and 0.2 mm layer	300 mm/s	300 mm/s
Max speedthe manufacturer's claim — gantry movement, not extrusion	500 mm/s	500 mm/s
Hotend max temp	300 °C	300 °C
Bed max temp	120 °C	120 °C
Enclosure	Open frame	Heated chamber to 55 °C
Extruder	direct drive	direct drive
Auto level	strain-gauge	strain-gauge
Hardened nozzle	No	No
Multi-material	MMU3, 5 slots	MMU3, 5 slots
True multi-material priceprinter plus the changer it is photographed with	~$1,298	~$1,498
Firmware	PrusaFirmware	PrusaFirmware
LAN-only mode	Yes	Yes
Camera	No	No
Assembly	Pre-assembled	Pre-assembled
Noise	—	—
Released	2024	2024