Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Creality K2 Pro Combo

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

M1 Pro S1 and K2 Pro Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€334) and is the entry-level choice; K2 Pro Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€1099). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
Artillery M1 Pro S1 M1 Pro S1 Artillery F2 · Intermediate
Awards
Identity
Launch year 2025 2025
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~319–349 € 1099 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 44.5 × 50.5 × 85 cm
Weight (kg) 23.7 kg
Work area (mm) 260 × 260 mm 300 × 300 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 260 mm 300 mm
Power (W) 1300 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) 300 mm
Build height Z (mm) 300 mm
Kinematics CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 110 °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 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. Natively managed via Creality Print, it features AI capabilities for first-layer monitoring and print failure detection. It offers comprehensive connectivity via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB, supporting remote control and the Creality Cloud ecosystem.

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 Pro Combo

Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.

The differences that matter

  • Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs K2 Pro Combo 1099 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+229%)
  • Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs K2 Pro Combo 300×300 mm — K2 Pro Combo wins (+33%)
  • Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs K2 Pro Combo 600 mm/s — K2 Pro 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.

See the M1 Pro S1 sheet →

Choose K2 Pro Combo if…

you value work area and max print speed.

See the K2 Pro Combo sheet →

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.