Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs H2D Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 and H2D Pro are not direct competitors: very different prices (~11.3×). Artillery M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€322.5) and is the entry-level choice; H2D Pro offers more capability at a higher price (~€3650). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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H2D Pro
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | ~3500–3800 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 31 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 350 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 325 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 2200 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 260 mm | 320 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 325 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| Maximum 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 native software is Bambu Studio, available for Windows and macOS, with advanced slicing and direct integration of the machine's proprietary features. The printer is also compatible with third-party slicers that export standard G-code (PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, Cura), though some advanced functions — including AMS control, Vision Encoder calibration, and chamber management — may be unavailable or only partially supported outside the Bambu ecosystem. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs H2D Pro 3650 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+1032%)
- Max print speed: Artillery M1 Pro S1 600 mm/s vs H2D Pro 1000 mm/s — H2D Pro wins (+67%)
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs H2D Pro 350×320 mm — H2D Pro wins (+66%)
- Maximum Z height: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260 mm vs H2D Pro 325 mm — H2D Pro wins (+25%)
- Multi-extruder: H2D Pro yes, Artillery M1 Pro S1 no
Which one to choose
Choose H2D Pro if…
you value max print speed, work area and maximum z height. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
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