Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. M1 Pro S1 and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 64/100 against 42/100 for Neptune 4 Max.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 480 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 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 | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | 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 system relies on an open ecosystem thanks to the motherboard with pre-installed Klipper. Users can manage the machine both through the 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen interface and via local network using the integrated web interface (Fluidd). Elegoo provides its own customized version of the Cura slicer, but the printer remains fully compatible with most third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, and Simplify3D. Native support for Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity facilitates sending and monitoring G-code files without the need for physical media. |
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
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+161%)
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+64%)
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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