M1 Pro S1 vs X-CF Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 and X-CF Pro are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.4×). M1 Pro S1 costs less (~€334) and is the entry-level choice; X-CF Pro offers more capability at a higher price (~€1800). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X-CF Pro
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | ~1700–1900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 61 × 51.5 × 67.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 32.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 300 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 450 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 60 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 300 mm |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 60 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 | False |
| Input shaper | — | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| 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 printer is officially supported by QidiPrint, the manufacturer's proprietary slicing software, which includes pre-configured profiles optimized for carbon fiber and nylon printing. The system is also fully compatible with popular third-party slicers, including Ultimaker Cura and Simplify3D, giving users the flexibility to adapt their workflow. Basic connectivity includes Wi-Fi, a wired LAN network, and a USB port for manual file transfer. Although the native Marlin-based firmware lacks advanced network management features like Klipper, the machine can be successfully interfaced with external server systems such as OctoPrint via cable. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best value Intermediate
At €334 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 69 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 X-CF Pro 1800 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+439%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs X-CF Pro 60 mm/s — M1 Pro S1 wins (+733%)
- Native Klipper: M1 Pro S1 yes, X-CF Pro no
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs X-CF Pro 300×250 mm — X-CF Pro wins (+11%)
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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