Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. M1 Pro S1 leads on the available specs (starting with price); MK4S makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 64/100 against 17/100 for MK4S.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
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.
How we assign awards →Nessun riconoscimento in questa fascia.
The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs MK4S 999 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+199%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — M1 Pro S1 wins (+29%)
- Native Klipper: M1 Pro S1 yes, MK4S no
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price, work area and native klipper. It is the best value for money in its class.
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.