Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Prusa Research XL
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and XL are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.4×). M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€334) and is the entry-level choice; XL offers more capability at a higher price (~€1800). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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XL
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | ~1700–1900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 330 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Native Klipper | True | — |
| 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open source, with material profiles verified and maintained by Prusa Research), OrcaSlicer, and SuperSlicer, as well as any slicer that exports standard G-code. The firmware is based on Prusa Research's open-source Marlin fork, with input shaping support. Unlike Bambu Lab models, which use a partially proprietary protocol and work best with Bambu Studio, the CORE One L accepts generic G-code via USB, SD card, and PrusaConnect. The user is not locked into a single software ecosystem and can freely modify or update the firmware. |
MakerSpecs Awards
M1 Pro S1
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.
How we assign awards →XL
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The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs XL 1800 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+439%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs XL 300×300 mm — XL wins (+33%)
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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