Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Creality Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. M1 Pro S1 and Ender-5 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 64/100 against 43/100 for Ender-5 Max.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | ~400–500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 400 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 700 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 | true |
| Input shaper | — | true |
| Multicolor printing | — | false |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
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 Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+137%)
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs Ender-5 Max 450 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+35%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs Ender-5 Max 700 mm/s — Ender-5 Max wins (+40%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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