Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Bambu Lab A1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 leads on the available specs (starting with enclosed chamber); A1 makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 43/100 against 33/100 for A1.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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A1
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | 429 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 38.5 × 41 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 8.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | — | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Artillery OS, a Klipper-based system. Compatible with standard slicers like Cura, PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer via G-code. Supports Wi-Fi transfer, SD card and touchscreen control. Compared to closed platforms, it allows advanced adjustment of printing parameters, but lacks a native cloud ecosystem and requires manual slicer configuration. | The A1 works natively with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows and macOS, which handles slicing, automatic calibrations, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Third-party slicers — including PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Ultimaker Cura — are supported via standard G-code export, but advanced features such as vibration compensation and active flow control are only available within the Bambu ecosystem. |
The differences that matter
- Enclosed chamber: M1 Pro S1 yes, A1 no
- Price: M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs A1 429 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+33%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 600 mm/s vs A1 500 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+20%)
- Max bed temperature: M1 Pro S1 120 °C vs A1 100 °C — M1 Pro S1 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value enclosed chamber, price and max print speed.
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