Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 and K2 Plus Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.5×). Artillery M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€334) and is the entry-level choice; K2 Plus Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€1499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K2 Plus Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | ||
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 1499 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 49.5 × 51.5 × 91.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 39.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 495 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | — | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| Maximum 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. | Powered by Creality OS (based on open-source Klipper), the printer is natively compatible with Creality Print 5.0 or newer. Wi-Fi connectivity and the built-in AI camera enable real-time remote monitoring and management. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best value Intermediate
At €334 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 50 intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 59/100.
How we assign awards →Most capable Intermediate
Highest technical score among the 50 Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) between €350 and €900 printers: 84/100.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery M1 Pro S1 334 € vs K2 Plus Combo 1499 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+349%)
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350×350 mm — K2 Plus Combo wins (+81%)
- Max print speed: Artillery M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs K2 Plus Combo 600 mm/s — K2 Plus Combo wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
Choose K2 Plus Combo if…
you value work area and max print speed. It is the most capable in its class.
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