Kobra 2 Pro vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 2 Pro and Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 2 Pro if price matters more; choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if work area and maximum z height matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus scores 39/100 against 22/100 for Kobra 2 Pro.
| Parameter |
Kobra 2 Pro
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~380–430 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 43.5 × 46.3 × 48.6 cm | 51 × 49 × 68 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 8.4 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 | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 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) | 500 mm/s | 500 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 | Anycubic Kobra OS (a closed Klipper-based system) compatible with the Anycubic mobile app for remote control. Supports all major slicers. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 2 Pro 220×220 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+86%)
- Price: Kobra 2 Pro 285 € vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € — Kobra 2 Pro wins (+42%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 2 Pro 250 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+60%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra 2 Pro 260 °C vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+15%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 2 Pro 110 °C vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C — Kobra 2 Pro wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 2 Pro if…
you value price and max bed temperature. «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 work area, maximum z height and max nozzle temperature. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
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