Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Bambu Lab A1 mini
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. M1 Pro S1 and A1 mini are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if work area matters more; choose A1 mini if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 64/100 against 28/100 for A1 mini.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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A1 mini
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 34.7 × 31.5 × 36.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 5.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 180 × 180 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 180 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 150 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 180 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 180 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 80 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | false |
| Filament sensor | — | true |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | false |
| Native Klipper | True | false |
| Input shaper | — | true |
| Multicolor printing | — | true |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | true |
| Max colors | — | 4 |
| 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. | Compatible with Bambu Studio (OrcaSlicer-derived) and OrcaSlicer. Supports LAN mode for cloud-free printing. Does not run native Klipper. |
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
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs A1 mini 180×180 mm — M1 Pro S1 wins (+109%)
- Native Klipper: M1 Pro S1 yes, A1 mini no
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs A1 mini 299 € — A1 mini wins (+12%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value work area and native klipper. It is the best value for money in its class.
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