Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. M1 Pro S1 and Neptune 3 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if max print speed matters more; choose Neptune 3 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 64/100 against 15/100 for Neptune 3 Pro.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | ~199–259 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 180 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 | False |
| Input shaper | — | False |
| 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. | The operating system is based on the open-source Marlin firmware, ensuring broad compatibility and stability for the user. The printer is supported by major slicing software on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura and PrusaSlicer, for which official preset profiles or easily configurable community profiles exist. Operational management is handled via a practical removable capacitive touchscreen, featuring a simple interface for manual control and monitoring. The machine operates entirely offline, reading G-code files via a MicroSD card or direct USB cable connection, without any dependency on cloud services or wireless networks. |
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
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs Neptune 3 Pro 180 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+178%)
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+46%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 225×225 mm — M1 Pro S1 wins (+34%)
- Native Klipper: M1 Pro S1 yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value max print speed, work area and native klipper. It is the best value for money in its class.
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