Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 260 mm | 420 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| 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 | False |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| Maximum colors | — | 1 |
| 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 system relies on an open ecosystem thanks to the motherboard with pre-installed Klipper. Users can manage the machine both through the 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen interface and via local network using the integrated web interface (Fluidd). Elegoo provides its own customized version of the Cura slicer, but the printer remains fully compatible with most third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, and Simplify3D. Native support for Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity facilitates sending and monitoring G-code files without the need for physical media. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+161%)
- Price: Artillery M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+70%)
- Maximum Z height: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+85%)
- Closed chamber: Artillery M1 Pro S1 yes, Neptune 4 Max no
- Native Klipper: Neptune 4 Max yes, Artillery M1 Pro S1 no
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price, closed chamber and multicolor printing. «A closed chamber reduces thermal gradients around the part being built, limiting warping and cracking caused by rapid cooling in high-shrinkage materials such as ABS, ASA, and PC. It also shields the mechanism from drafts and airborne particles. A closed chamber is effectively necessary for technical materials; for PLA and PETG it is an advantage, not a requirement.»
Choose Neptune 4 Max if…
you value work area, maximum z height and native klipper. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
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