Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Creality K2 Pro Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and K2 Pro Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.4×). 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 |
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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max 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: M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs K2 Pro Combo 1099 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+241%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs K2 Pro Combo 300×300 mm — K2 Pro Combo wins (+33%)
- Native Klipper: K2 Pro Combo yes, M1 Pro S1 no
- Build height Z: M1 Pro S1 260 mm vs K2 Pro Combo 300 mm — K2 Pro Combo wins (+15%)
- Max bed temperature: M1 Pro S1 120 °C vs K2 Pro Combo 110 °C — M1 Pro S1 wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
Choose K2 Pro Combo if…
you value work area, native klipper and build height z.
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