Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 and Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if closed chamber matters more; choose Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus if work area and maximum z height matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | ~300–400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 385 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 | 320 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | corexy | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 110 °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 printer operates with Klipper firmware pre-installed on a 64-bit ARM processor, enabling advanced standard features like input shaping and pressure advance. The user interface is managed via a removable capacitive touchscreen and a dedicated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail) for remote control and monitoring via Wi-Fi or LAN connection. For file preparation, the machine is compatible with major slicers on the market, including Elegoo Cura (bundled by the manufacturer), UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus wins (+51%)
- Closed chamber: Artillery M1 Pro S1 yes, Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus no
- Maximum Z height: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260 mm vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 385 mm — Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus wins (+48%)
- Native Klipper: Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus yes, Artillery M1 Pro S1 no
- Multicolor printing: Artillery M1 Pro S1 yes, Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus no
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value closed chamber, multicolor printing and max print speed. «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 Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 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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