Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Creality K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and K2 Plus Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~4.5×). 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 |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K2 Plus Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 495 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| 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 | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| 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. | 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
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 →K2 Plus Combo
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The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs K2 Plus Combo 1499 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+349%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350×350 mm — K2 Plus Combo wins (+81%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs K2 Plus Combo 600 mm/s — K2 Plus Combo wins (+20%)
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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