Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Prusa Research XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~12×). M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€334) and is the entry-level choice; XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 3999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 360 mm |
| Build height Z (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 | 400 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max 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 machine is managed through PrusaSlicer, with dedicated profiles for multi-toolhead configuration and automatic calculation of purge towers or wipe-to-infill strategies. The firmware includes Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration compensation at high speeds. Network connectivity allows job submission and remote monitoring via Prusa Connect, though this is not a requirement for using the machine. |
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.
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The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+1097%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+92%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+25%)
- Native Klipper: M1 Pro S1 yes, XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer no
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper. It is the best value for money in its class.
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