Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with price); Kobra 3 Combo makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~250–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | — |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | True | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | true | — |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | — |
| Max colors | 4 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | It runs Kobra OS (based on Klipper) with a 4.3-inch touch interface. It is compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and connects via Wi-Fi for remote monitoring through the app. | 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. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 Combo 450 € vs Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+58%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Combo 250×250 mm vs Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+44%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
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