Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer is the cheapest in its class. Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer and Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | ~250–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Kinematics | cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | False | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (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 | The machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, and Simplify3D, supporting STL and OBJ formats. It features Marlin firmware with advanced functionalities like Linear Advance and Input Shaping. | Compatible with any slicer that generates standard G-code, such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D, IdeaMaker. The machine uses open-source Marlin 2.0 firmware with no proprietary locks. The communication protocol is standard USB serial, not GRBL, with profiles widely documented by the community. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Best price Entry
The lowest list price among entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €174. The second cheapest starts at €260. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
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The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 174 € vs Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+64%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+86%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price. It is the cheapest in its class.
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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