We got a Prusa MK3S almost 5 years ago. It's the best printer I've ever used (we have a LulzBot TAZ 6 at the office, which I would not recommend).
If I needed new printer, I would definitely consider Bamboo Labs. I've heard a lot about them, so it would be worth checking them out.
But given the great experience that I've had with Prusa, plus the fact that they're open source instead of proprietary like Bamboo, I probably would stick with Prusa and get a MK4S. I've also been mulling over getting an XL, because it's got a huge built area, and its multi-head design means faster multicolor prints with less waste.
Another concern about Bamboo Labs is cloud based printing. There was some sort of cloud glitch a year or so ago where printers started randomly turning on in the middle of the night. Scary, and potentially dangerous. I prefer to have complete control over my printer. I’ve been printing for about six years now, started on an old Monoprice Select that taught me patience the hard way. I ended up going with a Prusa MK3S+ a few years ago specifically because of the open source ecosystem—I’m not interested in a printer that phones home or requires cloud login just to move an axis. The Bambu cloud incident you mentioned rattled a lot of people, and it’s exactly why I avoid anything that can turn on without me touching it. I mostly print
cool 3d models, stuff like Dark Souls armor pieces and detailed gaming statues, and those need accuracy and repeatability more than raw speed. The MK3S just works, and when it doesn’t, I can fix it myself. If I upgraded, the MK4S makes sense, though the XL’s tool changer is tempting for multi-material prints without the purge tower waste. I’d rather stick with a company that’s been consistent than chase the latest specs from a walled garden.
