Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs K2 Pro Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 and K2 Pro Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.4×). Artillery M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€322.5) and is the entry-level choice; K2 Pro Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€1099). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K2 Pro Combo
Creality
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | 1099 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 44.5 × 50.5 × 85 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 23.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Requires external accessory | True | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 16 |
| 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. | Natively managed via Creality Print, it features AI capabilities for first-layer monitoring and print failure detection. It offers comprehensive connectivity via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB, supporting remote control and the Creality Cloud ecosystem. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs K2 Pro Combo 1099 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+241%)
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs K2 Pro Combo 300×300 mm — K2 Pro Combo wins (+33%)
- Native Klipper: K2 Pro Combo yes, Artillery M1 Pro S1 no
- Maximum Z height: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260 mm vs K2 Pro Combo 300 mm — K2 Pro Combo wins (+15%)
- Max bed temperature: Artillery M1 Pro S1 120 °C vs K2 Pro Combo 110 °C — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price and max bed temperature. «A heated bed reduces the thermal gradient between the part and the environment, limiting warping and delamination. Up to 60 °C covers PLA and flexible materials. Between 80 and 110 °C it enables PETG, ABS, and ASA. Above 110 °C it is necessary for PC and high-temperature technical materials. Bed temperature should be evaluated alongside nozzle temperature: a high-rated bed adds little value if the nozzle cannot reach the corresponding threshold.»
Choose K2 Pro Combo if…
you value work area, native klipper and maximum z height. «Klipper is an open-source firmware that offloads trajectory calculations from the microcontroller to a host computer, enabling all advanced features including input shaper and pressure advance. Native support eliminates the need to replace the firmware, a process that voids the warranty on some machines. Relevant for users who intend to tune advanced parameters; for basic use the difference from Marlin is minimal.»
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