Kobra 2 Max vs Sidewinder X3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Sidewinder X3 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area matters more; choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~280–360 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 16.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 420 mm | 300.0 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 500 mm | 400.0 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300.0 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100.0 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 300.0 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | false | — |
| Maximum colors | 1 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and Cura. It features Wi-Fi connectivity managed through the Anycubic app, while still allowing offline use via USB. | The STM32 board runs Marlin and communicates via USB Type-C or TF card; it works with any standard slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D) without proprietary restrictions. Lack of Wi-Fi requires physical transfer of G-code files, but ensures full offline control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+72%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+96%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm/s vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s — Kobra 2 Max wins (+67%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+25%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Max 260 °C vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Max if…
you value work area, max print speed and maximum z height.
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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