M1 Pro S1 vs X-Max 3 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and X-Max 3 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, X-Max 3 3D Printer scores 56/100 against 43/100 for M1 Pro S1.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Max 3 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~295–350 € | ~799–999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.7 × 38.9 × 49.4 cm | 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 30.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 325 × 325 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 315 mm |
| Power (W) | 150 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 325 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 315 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max 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 system relies on an architecture based on native Klipper firmware, a configuration that guarantees advanced kinematics management and precise control of accelerations through input shaping algorithms. The local and remote user interface is managed fluidly, allowing full monitoring of print parameters without the need to depend on mandatory external cloud services. For file preparation, the machine supports the main slicing software available on the market, including Qidi Print, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer, offering optimized profiles to enhance production times and the surface quality of components. Connectivity options include wired network and Wi-Fi, facilitating the integration of the device into local networks of laboratories or digital workshops. |
The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 322.5 € vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 899 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+179%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 325×325 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+56%)
- Native Klipper: X-Max 3 3D Printer yes, M1 Pro S1 no
- Multicolor printing: M1 Pro S1 yes, X-Max 3 3D Printer no
- Build height Z: M1 Pro S1 260 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 315 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+21%)
Which one to choose
Choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if…
you value work area, native klipper and build height z.
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