Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and Sidewinder X3 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if max print speed and work area matters more; choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer scores 46/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | ~280–360 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 16.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 400 mm |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | 300.0 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 400.0 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 | 300.0 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | True | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | — |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max colors | 8 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. | The STM32 board runs Marlin and communicates via USB Type-C or TF card; it works with any standard slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D) without proprietary restrictions. Lack of Wi-Fi requires physical transfer of G-code files, but ensures full offline control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+118%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 600 mm/s vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+96%)
- Build height Z: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+25%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 90 °C vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 100 °C — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed, work area and build height z.
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price and max bed temperature.
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