Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs K2 Pro Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 and K2 Pro Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). Artillery 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
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K2 Pro Combo
Creality
F3 · Advanced
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 300 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| 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 | — | True |
| 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. | 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
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.
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The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery M1 Pro S1 334 € vs K2 Pro Combo 1099 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+229%)
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs K2 Pro Combo 300×300 mm — K2 Pro Combo wins (+33%)
- Max print speed: Artillery M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs K2 Pro Combo 600 mm/s — K2 Pro 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 Pro Combo if…
you value work area and max print speed. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
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