Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
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 X4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if max print speed and work area matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus scores 39/100 against 13/100 for Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~149–199 € | ~380–430 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 44 × 44 × 48.5 cm | 51 × 49 × 68 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 7.3 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 220 × 220 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 450 W |
| Maximum speed | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 220 mm | 300 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 250 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 250 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | False | — |
| 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 | 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. | The printer runs Marlin firmware with an open G-code protocol, compatible with any slicer like Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D. Artillery Slicer is a customized version of Cura with optimized profiles. WiFi connectivity allows file transfer via a dedicated app but doesn't support a full web interface. Input shaping and pressure advance are preconfigured and factory-tuned, reducing initial calibration. |
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 X4 Plus 405 € — Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer wins (+133%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm/s vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+100%)
- Work area: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 220×220 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+86%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 250 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+60%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer 260 °C vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Neo 3D Printer if…
you value price and max bed temperature. It is the cheapest in its class. «A heated bed reduces the thermal gradient between the part and the environment, limiting warping and delamination. Up to 60 °C covers PLA and flexible materials. Between 80 and 110 °C it enables PETG, ABS, and ASA. Above 110 °C it is necessary for PC and high-temperature technical materials. Bed temperature should be evaluated alongside nozzle temperature: a high-rated bed adds little value if the nozzle cannot reach the corresponding threshold.»
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value max print speed, work area and maximum z height. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
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