Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max Combo and Sidewinder X4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if work area and build height z matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 3 Max Combo scores 46/100 against 36/100 for Sidewinder X4 Pro.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~549–999 € | ~270–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 64 × 75.3 cm | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 23.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 240 × 240 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 300 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 240.0 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 260.0 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300.0 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | 100.0 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500.0 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| Max colors | 8 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Kobra OS (based on Klipper) featuring a 4.3-inch touchscreen interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer for color management and Wi-Fi connected for remote monitoring via app. The integrated ACE Pro system automatically handles filament changes and active drying. | Full Klipper firmware with integrated Mainsail or Fluidd web interface via Wi-Fi. Compatible with any slicer that generates standard G-code: Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer. The protocol is open Klipper, the user can directly adjust Input Shaping and Pressure Advance from the web interface without additional software. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 Max Combo 774 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+162%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max Combo 420×420 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 240×240 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+206%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max Combo 500 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 260 mm — Kobra 3 Max Combo wins (+92%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra 3 Max Combo yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Kobra 3 Max Combo yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max Combo if…
you value work area, build height z and multicolor printing.
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if…
you value price and max bed temperature.
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