J1 vs Original Prusa i3 MK4 comparison
How the specs and price of J1 and Original Prusa i3 MK4 differ (both use Fused Filament Fabrication).
Key differences
- Build size (printable volume) is about the same (J1: 300 × 200 × 200 mm, Original Prusa i3 MK4: 250 × 210 × 220 mm).
- The listed prices are the same.
- Minimum layer height is the same (J1: 0.05 mm, Original Prusa i3 MK4: 0.05 mm).
- Original Prusa i3 MK4 has the lower printer weight (J1: 25 kg, Original Prusa i3 MK4: 7.6 kg).
Summarized automatically from listed data. Prices are reference prices in US dollars at the time of listing and are not converted from other currencies. Which one suits you depends on the size of what you want to print, your use and your budget.
Spec comparison table
Values differ
| Spec | J1 | Original Prusa i3 MK4 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer (values differ) | Snapmaker | Prusa Research |
| Printing method | Fused Filament Fabrication | Fused Filament Fabrication |
| Price | $1,099 | $1,099 |
| Printer dimensions (values differ) | 539 × 401 × 464mm | 460 × 420 × 385mm |
| Build area (values differ) | 300 × 200 × 200mm | 250 × 210 × 220mm |
| Weight (values differ) | 25kg | 7.6kg |
| Resolution (XY) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Resolution (Z) | Not listed | Not listed |
| Layer height | 0.05 ~ 0.3mm | 0.05 ~ 0.3mm |
| Print speed (values differ) | 350mm/s | Not listed |
| Max nozzle temperature | 300℃ | 300℃ |
| Max build plate temperature (values differ) | 100℃ | 120℃ |
| Max chamber temperature | Not listed | Not listed |
| Nozzle size | 0.4mm | 0.4mm |
| Filament diameter | Not listed | Not listed |
| Light wavelength | Not listed | Not listed |
| Power supply (values differ) | 100-240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 4.4 A max. | 100-240 VAC, 2.8 A max., 50-60 Hz |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Details | View specs | View specs |