Kobra 3 Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra 3 Combo and Artillery 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 Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if maximum z height matters more.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo Kobra 3 Combo Anycubic 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
XY print surface (mm) 250 mm 300 mm
Maximum Z height (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
Closed chamber False
Filament sensor True
Auto leveling mesh mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False
Native Klipper True
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing true
Requires external accessory false
Maximum 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

  • Maximum Z height: Kobra 3 Combo 260 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+54%)
  • Work area: Kobra 3 Combo 250×250 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+44%)
  • Max print speed: Kobra 3 Combo 600 mm/s vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 Combo wins (+20%)
  • Price: Kobra 3 Combo 450 € vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+11%)
  • Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 Combo 110 °C vs Artillery 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.

See the Kobra 3 Combo sheet →

Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…

you value maximum z height, work area and price.

See the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus sheet →

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