Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | — | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °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 | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 5 |
| 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 MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
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
- Price: Artillery M1 Pro S1 334 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+145%)
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+29%)
- Native Klipper: Artillery M1 Pro S1 yes, Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit no
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price, work area and native klipper. It is the best value for money in its class.
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Artillery M1 Pro S1 on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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