Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. Artillery M1 Pro S1 and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Artillery M1 Pro S1 scores 59/100 against 40/100 for Neptune 4 Max.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 420 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| 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 | — | False |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| Maximum 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 50 intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 59/100.
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The differences that matter
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+161%)
- Price: Artillery M1 Pro S1 334 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+64%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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