Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Qidi Tech X-Max 3 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. M1 Pro S1 and X-Max 3 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Max 3 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | ~799–999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 30.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 325 × 325 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 315 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 325 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 315 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 350 °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 | — | 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 system relies on an architecture based on native Klipper firmware, a configuration that guarantees advanced kinematics management and precise control of accelerations through input shaping algorithms. The local and remote user interface is managed fluidly, allowing full monitoring of print parameters without the need to depend on mandatory external cloud services. For file preparation, the machine supports the main slicing software available on the market, including Qidi Print, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer, offering optimized profiles to enhance production times and the surface quality of components. Connectivity options include wired network and Wi-Fi, facilitating the integration of the device into local networks of laboratories or digital workshops. |
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 X-Max 3 3D Printer 899 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+169%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 325×325 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+56%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 600 mm/s — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose M1 Pro S1 if…
you value price. It is the best value for money in its class.
Choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if…
you value work area and max print speed.
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