Artillery Genius Pro
- Speed
- 200 mm/s
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 4/5
Artillery Genius Pro vs QIDI iBox Mono2
- The Artillery Genius Pro takes the crown with 7.4/10 vs 6.4/10.
- It pulls ahead in Value, Beginner Friendliness, Print Quality, Reliability.
- That said, the QIDI iBox Mono2 costs less.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
QIDI iBox Mono2
- Speed
- 90 mm/h
- Score
- 6.4/10
- Wins
- 0/5
The verdict
Buy the Genius Pro.
7.4/10 vs iBox Mono2's 6.4/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. The Artillery Genius Pro is for people who value quiet operation above speed. It prints well, it runs reliably, and it won't wake up the household. The speed is its only real weakness.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Genius ProArtillery · FDM
vsiBox Mono2QIDI · RESIN
| Genius Pro | Spec | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 L (wins) | Build volume | 1.6 L |
| 200 mm/s | Top speed | 90 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.01 mm (wins) |
| 9.5 kg | Weight | 5.2 kg |
Features
| Genius Pro | Feature | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Dual Z axis | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| Yes | Silent stepper drivers | No |
| No | 4K mono LCD | Yes |
| No | Enclosed design | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Compact form factor | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Genius Pro | Spec | iBox Mono2 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 (wins) | Value | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 6 |
| 8 (wins) | Print Quality | 7 |
| 5 | Speed | 5 |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 7.4 (wins) | Overall | 6.4 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 220 × 220 × 250 mm
- 120 × 68 × 200 mm
What owners say
Dead quiet and reliable. For a bedroom setup, nothing beats the Genius Pro.
Genius Pro owner, r/3DprintingArtillery builds tanks. This thing has been running 24/7 for 6 months without a hiccup.
Genius Pro owner, r/Artillery3DThe enclosed design is the killer feature. My apartment doesn't smell like a resin factory anymore.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/resinprintingNiche pick, but if you share a small space, the enclosure is worth it.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/PrintedMinis
Pros & Cons
Genius Pro
- +Dual Z axis keeps first layers even over weeks of printing without releveling
- +Silent stepper drivers: quiet enough for a bedroom at 200mm/s
- +Direct drive handles TPU and flexible filaments without feeding issues
- −200mm/s is the pace of 2021; the Creality V3 KE hits 500mm/s for the same money
- −No WiFi or camera: bring your USB stick, every time
iBox Mono2
- +Enclosed design contains resin fumes better than open printers without relying solely on a purifier
- +WiFi standard, unlike some competitors at this price
- +QIDI build quality is solid and consistent
- −4K resolution is significantly behind competitors offering 9K at the same price
- −120x68mm build volume is one of the smallest in the category
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Artillery Genius Pro better than the QIDI iBox Mono2?
By the numbers, the Artillery Genius Pro scores higher (7.4/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the QIDI iBox Mono2 may be the smarter buy if you need resin.
Which is better for beginners, Artillery Genius Pro or QIDI iBox Mono2?
The Artillery Genius Pro is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Artillery Genius Pro worth paying more for over the QIDI iBox Mono2?
The Artillery Genius Pro scores higher overall (7.4/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra money gets you dual z axis keeps first layers even over weeks of printing without releveling.
What's the main difference between Artillery Genius Pro and QIDI iBox Mono2?
Technology: the Artillery Genius Pro is FDM (filament) and the QIDI iBox Mono2 is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.