Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 leads on the available specs (starting with price); MK4S 3D Printer kit makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | — | 5 |
| 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 MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+154%)
- Enclosed chamber: M1 Pro S1 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — M1 Pro S1 wins (+29%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 600 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+20%)
- Build height Z: M1 Pro S1 260 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — M1 Pro S1 wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
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