Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
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 Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Artillery M1 Pro S1 scores 59/100 against 40/100 for Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | ~300–400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 385 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 320 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | — | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 110 °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 printer operates with Klipper firmware pre-installed on a 64-bit ARM processor, enabling advanced standard features like input shaping and pressure advance. The user interface is managed via a removable capacitive touchscreen and a dedicated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail) for remote control and monitoring via Wi-Fi or LAN connection. For file preparation, the machine is compatible with major slicers on the market, including Elegoo Cura (bundled by the manufacturer), UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. |
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 Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus wins (+51%)
- Price: Artillery M1 Pro S1 334 € vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+5%)
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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