Kobra 2 Max vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Max and Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Max if work area matters more; choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~500–600 € | ~380–430 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 73.5 × 64 × 74 cm | 51 × 49 × 68 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 21 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 500 W | 450 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 420 mm | 300.0 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 500 mm | 400.0 mm |
| Kinematics | 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 | 500.0 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | 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. | Compatible with Artillery Slicer and Cura; the Marlin firmware accepts standard G-code, so it works with PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, OrcaSlicer. WiFi file transfer does not offer a Klipper web interface, limiting remote monitoring and real-time adjustments. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 2 Max 420×420 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+96%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Max 550 € vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+36%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 2 Max 500 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm — Kobra 2 Max wins (+25%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Max 260 °C vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+15%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 2 Max 90 °C vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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