Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery M1 Pro S1 and Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~9×). Artillery M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€334) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€2999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Artillery M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 2999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 360 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | — | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open-source), PrusaConnect, and any host supporting serial/Ethernet connectivity such as OctoPrint and Pronterface. Firmware is based on open Marlin, with no proprietary cloud lock-in. The ESP Wi-Fi module is optional and can be physically removed for sensitive environments. |
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 XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 2999 € — Artillery M1 Pro S1 wins (+798%)
- Work area: Artillery M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+92%)
- Native Klipper: Artillery M1 Pro S1 yes, Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price and native klipper. It is the best value for money in its class.
Choose Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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