Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Qidi Tech Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Q2 Combo 3D Printer is the most capable in its class. M1 Pro S1 and Q2 Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q2 Combo 3D Printer scores 76/100 against 64/100 for M1 Pro S1.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | ~600–700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 630 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| 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. | Natively compatible with QIDI Studio, a slicing software based on PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, which ensures an efficient workflow for multi-color management. It also supports other third-party slicers, providing users with excellent flexibility. Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity facilitate remote job submission and monitoring. |
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 Q2 Combo 3D Printer 650 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+95%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 600 mm/s — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+20%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
Choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed and work area. It is the most capable in its class.
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