Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Prusa Research XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~12.4×). M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€322.5) and is the entry-level choice; XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | 3999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 360 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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 machine is managed through PrusaSlicer, with dedicated profiles for multi-toolhead configuration and automatic calculation of purge towers or wipe-to-infill strategies. The firmware includes Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration compensation at high speeds. Network connectivity allows job submission and remote monitoring via Prusa Connect, though this is not a requirement for using the machine. |
The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+1140%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+92%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 600 mm/s vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+50%)
- Enclosed chamber: M1 Pro S1 yes, XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
- Build height Z: M1 Pro S1 260 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+38%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price, max print speed and enclosed chamber.
Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area, build height z and multi-extruder.
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