Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. M1 Pro S1 and Sidewinder X3 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if max print speed matters more; choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 64/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | ~280–360 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 16.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 300.0 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 400.0 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300.0 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100.0 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 300.0 mm/s |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Native Klipper | True | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Native Klipper firmware with Moonraker API. Recommended web interfaces: Mainsail or Fluidd. Compatible with standard slicers: UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, IdeaMaker, Simplify3D. No proprietary software required. Unlimited root access: the user can modify configurations without restrictions. | The STM32 board runs Marlin and communicates via USB Type-C or TF card; it works with any standard slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D) without proprietary restrictions. Lack of Wi-Fi requires physical transfer of G-code files, but ensures full offline control. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best value Intermediate
At €334 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 72 intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 64/100.
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The differences that matter
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+67%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+33%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value max print speed. It is the best value for money in its class.
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