Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX vs Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX has no store price on file and the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ costs $549. The Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX has a published review score and ranks #4 in our 3D printers ranking; the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ is not scored yet. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX for frequent multi color and multi material printing. Pick the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ for beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support. The Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX wins 2 of 2 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX wins 2 of 2 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| CORE One+ INDX | Original Prusa MINI+ | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Build volume | 248 x 205 x 270 mm | 180 x 180 x 180 mm | CORE One+ INDX |
| Release year | 2026 | 2020 | CORE One+ INDX |
- You care most about build volume (248 x 205 x 270 mm vs 180 x 180 x 180 mm)
- You want the newer model (2026 vs 2020)
- Best for frequent multi color and multi material printing
- Best for beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support
- Build volume
- 248 x 205 x 270 mm
- Max speed
- CoreXY
- Multicolor
- Up to 8 filaments
- Enclosure
- Yes
Enclosed Prusa with up to 8 toolheads for near waste free color
Full Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 180 x 180 x 180 mm
- Max speed
- No max speed published
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
Compact semi assembled Prusa for small, high quality prints
Full Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX | Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | n/a | $549 |
| 3 year cost | n/a | $549 |
| Our score | 8.5/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #4 | #43 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | n/a | 1 year for buyers outside the EU, including the US (Prusa knowledge base) |
| Build volume | 248 x 205 x 270 mm (TechRadar, Tom's Hardware); a bit smaller than the regular CORE One+ | 180 x 180 x 180 mm |
| Print speed | CoreXY; no top speed published in the reviews we read. Tool changes take a couple of seconds and each tool heats in about 12 s (TechRadar) | No max speed published; Prusa says Input Shaper and Pressure Advance make it faster than before |
| Multi color | Up to 8 filaments with 8 toolheads (a 4 tool version is also sold); no purge tower, about 13 mg purged per tool change (Tom's Hardware) | No |
| Enclosure | Yes, steel frame with translucent door and side panels; chamber held up to 55 C, warmed by the bed, no separate chamber heater (Tom's Hardware) | No, open frame; the store listing is named Enclosure Bundle |
| Filament types | Tom's Hardware printed PLA, PETG and ASA or ABS; no Flex or TPU profile at launch. Stock nozzles are not hardened, rated for about 10 kg of PETG-CF or 5 kg of PC-CF (TechRadar) | PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, CPE, PVA, PVB, HIPS, PP, Flex, nylon and filled materials (Prusa) |
| Connectivity | Runs fully offline if you want (TechRadar, Tom's Hardware) | USB port, RJ-45 Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi module; Prusa Connect |
| Noise | Very quiet in Tom's Hardware testing; no dB figure published | n/a |
| Assembly | Sold assembled or as a DIY kit; conversion kits for older CORE One printers | Semi assembled; includes a free beginner 3D printing course |
| Accuracy | Average X and Y error of 0.208 mm in TechRadar testing | n/a |
| Auto leveling | n/a | Yes, automatic mesh bed leveling with the SuperPINDA probe |
| Max nozzle temp | n/a | 280 C |
| Heated bed | n/a | Yes, up to 100 C |
| Weight | n/a | 4.5 kg; 380 x 330 x 380 mm without spool holder and external PSU |
| Best for | frequent multi color and multi material printing | beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support |
| Skip if | you print one color or need a large bed | you want a bigger build or multi color for less |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX
- Tom's Hardware: Editor's Choice. A PLA dragon took 25 h 41 min with 1,646 tool changes and 18 g of waste; a PETG planter took 6 h 14 min with 6.84 g of waste. It made 83.58 g less waste than the Bambu Lab H2C on the same job. TPU prints oozed and jammed. Source
- TechRadar (5/5): Gave it Editor's Choice. In a head to head with the Bambu Lab H2C, the INDX produced 27 models while the H2C produced 15. Scored 27/30 on its print test suite with 0.208 mm average X and Y error. Downsides: slow recalibration and soft nozzles. Source
Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+
- Tom's Hardware: Called it professional quality on a small scale and good for newcomers. A torture test model ran over 20 hours without problems; print issues traced back to damp filament. Source
- All3DP: Called it an easy recommendation with exceptional print quality and a great interface. Cons were Bowden extruder problems, no carry handle and Wi-Fi not yet available at review time. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX or the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+?
The Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX has a published review score and ranks #4 in our 3D printers ranking; the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ is not scored yet. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ INDX for frequent multi color and multi material printing. Pick the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ for beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support.
What is the difference between the CORE One+ INDX and the Original Prusa MINI+?
Build volume: 248 x 205 x 270 mm (TechRadar, Tom's Hardware); a bit smaller than the regular CORE One+ on the CORE One+ INDX, 180 x 180 x 180 mm on the Original Prusa MINI+. Print speed: CoreXY; no top speed published in the reviews we read. Tool changes take a couple of… on the CORE One+ INDX, No max speed published; Prusa says Input Shaper and Pressure Advance make it faster than… on the Original Prusa MINI+. Multi color: Up to 8 filaments with 8 toolheads (a 4 tool version is also sold); no purge tower… on the CORE One+ INDX, No on the Original Prusa MINI+.
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