Community Pick
At a glance
Artillery · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Rank
- #41/51
- Build
- 12.1 L
- Speed
- 200 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
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Artillery Genius Pro
- Scores 7.4 out of 10, #41 of 51 current FDM printers.
- 12.1 L of build space (220×220×250 mm), 0.6× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at value: 8/10, against an average of 8.5.
- The catch: 200mm/s is the pace of 2021; the Creality V3 KE hits 500mm/s for the same money.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Buy the Genius Pro. 7.4/10, #41 of 51 FDM printers.
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.
Why buy the Genius Pro
- #13 of 51Top 13 FDM printers for beginner-friendliness8/10 vs 7.4/10 average
- #16 of 51Top 16 FDM printers for reliability8/10 vs 8.1/10 average
- #20 of 51Top 20 FDM printers for print quality8/10 vs 8.4/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
Genius ProArtillery · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| Genius Pro | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 12.1 L | Build volume | 21.6 L (wins) |
| 200 mm/s | Top speed | 476 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 9.5 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| Genius Pro | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 8.5 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner | 7.4 |
| 8 | Print quality | 8.4 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 7.9 (wins) |
| 8 | Reliability | 8.1 (wins) |
| 7.4 | Overall | 8.1 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 220 × 220 × 250 mmGenius Pro
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM
What owners say
Dead quiet and reliable. For a bedroom setup, nothing beats the Genius Pro.
r/3DprintingArtillery builds tanks. This thing has been running 24/7 for 6 months without a hiccup.
r/Artillery3D
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +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
- +Build quality feels more solid than most sub-$300 machines
Cons
- −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
- −Open frame means ABS is a gamble in anything less than a controlled environment
Full specs
| Build volume | 220 × 220 × 250 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 200 mm/s |
| Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
Features
- Direct drive
- Auto bed leveling
- Dual Z axis
- PEI build plate
- Silent stepper drivers
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Artillery Genius Pro?
The Artillery Genius Pro has a build volume of 220 x 220 x 250 mm.
Is the Artillery Genius Pro good for beginners?
The Artillery Genius Pro scores 8/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's a great choice for beginners.
What are the pros and cons of the Artillery Genius Pro?
Pros: 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. Build quality feels more solid than most sub-$300 machines. Cons: 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. Open frame means ABS is a gamble in anything less than a controlled environment.
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