Artillery M1 Pro S1 vs Snapmaker U1 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 U1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose M1 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose U1 3D Printer if work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, M1 Pro S1 scores 64/100 against 49/100 for U1 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
M1 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~319–349 € | 849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1150 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 4 |
| 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 primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows. |
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 U1 3D Printer 849 € — M1 Pro S1 wins (+154%)
- Work area: M1 Pro S1 260×260 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — U1 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.
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