Artillery Genius Pro
$249
Artillery · FDM
Artillery Genius Pro
Quiet, reliable FDM with dual Z and direct drive at $249. Built for a bedroom or apartment setup.
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How It Scores
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
What Owners Say
“Dead quiet and reliable. For a bedroom setup, nothing beats the Genius Pro.”
— r/3Dprinting
“Artillery builds tanks. This thing has been running 24/7 for 6 months without a hiccup.”
— r/Artillery3D
Specs
| Build Volume | 220 x 220 x 250 mm |
| Layer Resolution | 0.05mm - 0.35mm |
| Max Print 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 |
Verdict
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.
You'll Also Need
Things you'll want before your first print.
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