What the thread found

• The M1 sled uses heavier-duty components compared to the M2, resulting in a higher maximum camera payload capacity for the M1.
• Both M1 and M2 sleds feature modular construction with interchangeable parts, allowing users to customize configurations.
• The M1 is equipped with a 1.75 inch center post while the M2 uses a 1.58 inch post as standard.
• The M2 can be ordered with a 1.75 inch post through an adapter solution, enabling cross-model component mixing.
• A 1.58 inch post diameter performed well in a similar earlier model without vibration issues.
• Pairing M1 components with M2 components may compromise maximum payload rating specifications.

Depends on

• One user's preference for the M2 after owning an M1 is based on personal experience with earlier equipment models rather than long-term M2 testing.
• The thread does not provide specifications for actual payload differences between models.
• Long-term performance data for the M2 Volt was not available at the time of discussion.
• Recommendations to contact the manufacturer directly suggest incomplete information was available in the forum thread.

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