Prusa Research XL, Core One, and Core One L all to receive second-generation upgrades — all new orders get updated model for 'free'
- ID
- 14009
- Status
- summarized
- Published
- 14 Aug 2026, 4:35 AM
- Fetched
- 14 Aug 2026, 4:52 AM
- Provider
- Tom's Hardware
- Category
- technology
- Original URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/prusa-research-xl-core-one-and-core-one-l-all-to-receive-second-generation-upgrades-all-new-orders-get-updated-model-for-free
- Source URL
- https://www.tomshardware.com/feeds/all
Summary
- Score
- 2.0
- Created
- 14 Aug 2026, 4:55 AM
- Tags
- Audience
- developersvibe_coders
What happened
Prusa Research is rolling out second-generation upgrades across its XL, Core One, and Core One L 3D printer lines, with all new orders automatically receiving the updated models at no extra cost. Details on what specifically changed in the second generation are not provided in the available text.
Why it matters
If you are a hardware startup or maker prototyping physical products and considering a Prusa purchase, hold off until the second-gen models ship to avoid buying outgoing stock. Beyond that, the article lacks specifics on what improved, so there is no basis for a deeper technical or purchasing decision.
Discussion angle
Whether local Malaysian makers and hardware startups should care about Prusa's incremental refresh versus cheaper alternatives like Bambu Lab, given the lack of disclosed spec changes.