Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Combo and Sidewinder X4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Combo if max print speed matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if build height z and work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~400–500 € | ~380–430 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | 51 × 49 × 68 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 450 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | True | — |
| Input shaper | True | 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. | 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
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Combo 260 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+54%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Combo 250×250 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+44%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Combo 600 mm/s vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 Combo wins (+20%)
- Price: Kobra 3 Combo 450 € vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+11%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 Combo 110 °C vs Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C — Kobra 3 Combo wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Combo if…
you value max print speed and max bed temperature.
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value build height z, work area and price.
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