Kobra 2 Plus vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Plus and Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Plus if work area matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Plus
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~350–450 € | ~270–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 56.4 × 60.5 × 63 cm | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 320 × 320 mm | 240 × 240 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 300 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 320 mm | 240 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | false | False |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| Maximum colors | 1 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Managed via Kobra OS with support for the Anycubic App over Wi-Fi and standard USB interfaces. Compatible with major market slicers. | Native Klipper firmware with a 64-bit ARM 1.5 GHz processor. The printer is controlled via Wi-Fi from the Fluidd or Mainsail web interface, sending G-code from any slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer). No proprietary software required; USB/Type-C connection allows offline control. The user has full access to macros and advanced Klipper tuning, without hardware modifications. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 2 Plus 320×320 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+78%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Plus 400 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+36%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 2 Plus 400 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 260 mm — Kobra 2 Plus wins (+54%)
- Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 yes, Kobra 2 Plus no
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Plus 260 °C vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 300 °C — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you value price, native klipper and max nozzle temperature.
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