Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Qidi Tech Max4 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and Max4 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4), very different prices (~3.1×). M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€334) and is the entry-level choice; Max4 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Max4 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 55.8 × 57.8 × 61.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 40 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 390 × 390 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 340 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 800 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 390 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 340 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 800 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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 natively runs on Klipper firmware, offering comprehensive control and high computational speed for advanced features like input shaping. The user interface is managed locally via a large 5-inch touchscreen. Remote monitoring is facilitated by the integrated 1080p AI webcam with error detection for extrusion failures. For slicing, the manufacturer provides QIDI Studio, a software derived from PrusaSlicer/Bambu Studio, specifically optimized for high-temperature material profiles. Users can also access the Fluidd web interface for advanced control over the printer parameters and print offline via a USB drive or through the local network. |
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 Max4 3D Printer 1049 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+214%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs Max4 3D Printer 390×390 mm — Max4 3D Printer wins (+125%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs Max4 3D Printer 800 mm/s — Max4 3D Printer wins (+60%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
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