Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and MK4S are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.1×). M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€322.5) and is the entry-level choice; MK4S offers more capability at a higher price (~€999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 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 | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | — |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs MK4S 999 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+210%)
- Enclosed chamber: M1 Pro S1 yes, MK4S no
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — M1 Pro S1 wins (+29%)
Which one to choose
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