Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

M1 Pro S1 and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if price and max print speed matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if native klipper matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 43/100 for M1 Pro S1.

Parameter
Artillery M1 Pro S1 M1 Pro S1 Artillery F2 · Intermediate
Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Centauri Carbon 2 Elegoo F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2026 2026
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~295–350 € ~349–399 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm
Weight (kg) 19.35 kg
Work area (mm) 260 × 260 mm 256 × 256 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 260 mm 256 mm
Power (W) 150 W 1100 W
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 500 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 mm 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 CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 350 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 110 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 500 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 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 proprietary Elegoo OS, built on Klipper architecture, manages full-auto calibration routines and AI-assisted monitoring. The machine is primarily supported by Elegoo Slicer (an Orca Slicer derivative), ensuring optimal control over material profiles and dynamic color changes. Users can also natively use Orca Slicer or export G-code from third-party alternatives like Cura. The intuitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity enable seamless remote management and direct job queuing over the local network.

The differences that matter

  • Native Klipper: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, M1 Pro S1 no
  • Price: M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+16%)
  • Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 600 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+20%)
  • Max bed temperature: M1 Pro S1 120 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 110 °C — M1 Pro S1 wins (+9%)

Which one to choose

Choose M1 Pro S1 if…

you value price, max print speed and max bed temperature.

See the M1 Pro S1 sheet →

Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…

you value native klipper.

See the Centauri Carbon 2 sheet →

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