Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Qidi Tech X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
M1 Pro S1 is the best value for money in its class. M1 Pro S1 and X-Plus 3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose X-Plus 3 if max print speed and work area matters more.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 270 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 X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
MakerSpecs Awards
M1 Pro S1
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.
How we assign awards →X-Plus 3
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The differences that matter
- Price: M1 Pro S1 334 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+139%)
- Max print speed: M1 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs X-Plus 3 600 mm/s — X-Plus 3 wins (+20%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — X-Plus 3 wins (+16%)
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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