Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.7×). M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€322.5) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 150 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 | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | False | False |
| Input shaper | — | False |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | — | 2 |
| 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 comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+567%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 600 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+300%)
- Multi-extruder: i-Fast yes, M1 Pro S1 no
- Multicolor requires accessory: M1 Pro S1 yes, i-Fast no
- Build height Z: M1 Pro S1 260 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — i-Fast wins (+23%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price, max print speed and max bed temperature.
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