Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and X1 Carbon are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.4×). M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€334) and is the entry-level choice; X1 Carbon offers more capability at a higher price (~€1150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| 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 | — | 16 |
| 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 printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
MakerSpecs Awards
M1 Pro S1
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.
How we assign awards →X1 Carbon
Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.
The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs X1 Carbon 1150 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+244%)
- Native Klipper: M1 Pro S1 yes, X1 Carbon no
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price and native klipper. It is the best value for money in its class.
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.