Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer and Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if work area matters more; choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | ~380–430 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 51 × 49 × 68 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 450 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 420 mm | 300 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 500 mm | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °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 | True | — |
| Maximum 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 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
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+73%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+96%)
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 500 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+25%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 600 mm/s vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+20%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 90 °C vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+11%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value work area, maximum z height and max print speed.
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and max bed temperature.
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