Artisan
“A 3-in-1 for laser and CNC fans, not a great printer buy.”
Will’s take Hard to recommend
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- Artisan vs CORE One L+
Snapmaker Artisan vs Prusa CORE One L+
CORE One L+
“A bigger CORE One for people who need the space.”
Will’s take Niche pick
The short version
- The CORE One L+ costs $250 less.
- The Artisan holds 2.2× the build volume.
- The CORE One L+ handles up to 8 colours, against 2.
By the numbers
Side by side, drawn to scale
- Snapmaker Artisan
- Prusa CORE One L+
Price
Build volume
Top speed
Max colours
Bed size from above
- Artisan 400 × 400
- CORE One L+ 300 × 300
Full specs
Marked where one is clearly aheadSpec for spec
| Spec | Snapmaker Artisan | Prusa CORE One L+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,249 | $1,999 |
| Released | August 2022 | August 2026 |
| Technology | Filament (FDM) | Filament (FDM) |
| Motion system | Dual nozzle | CoreXY |
| Build volume | 400 × 400 × 400 mm | 300 × 300 × 330 mm |
| Top speed | 180 mm/s | Not stated |
| Max colours | 2 (Dual extrusion module) | 8 (INDX toolchanger (optional, up to 8)) |
| Frame | Enclosed | Enclosed |
| Hotend, max | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Bed, max | 110 °C | 120 °C |
| Chamber heating | None | None |
| Weight | Not stated | 21.9 kg |
| Materials | PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, TPU, Breakaway PLA, PVA, HIPS, Nylon, CF/GF nylon | PLA, PETG, Flex/TPU, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB, ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA |