Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Original Prusa MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 and Original Prusa MK4S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| 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 | — |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external 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 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 999 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+199%)
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 250×210 mm — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+29%)
- Native Klipper: Artillery M1 Pro S1 yes, Original Prusa MK4S 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 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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