Anycubic Kobra 3 Max vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The two machines split on volume and price: the Kobra 3 Max prints up to 420×420×500 mm and costs 699 €, the Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 reaches 240×240×260 mm and costs about 400 € less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | ~270–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 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 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | 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 |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | Yes | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | Yes | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | Yes | No |
| 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. | Native Klipper firmware with a 64-bit ARM 1.5 GHz processor. The printer is controlled via Wi-Fi from the Fluidd or Mainsail web interface, sending G-code from any slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer). No proprietary software required; USB/Type-C connection allows offline control. The user has full access to macros and advanced Klipper tuning, without hardware modifications. |
The differences that matter
- 420×420×500 mm vs 240×240×260 mm → a half-meter object has to be split on the X4 Pro S1, not on the Kobra.
- Multicolor with ACE Pro, sold separately, vs no multicolor → color on the Kobra is an extra expense.
- 699 € vs 270–320 € → the Kobra 3 Max costs about 400 € more.
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max if…
Large parts, up to 500 mm tall, or several objects at once on the 420×420 mm bed, and multicolor up to 8 colors with the ACE Pro module, sold separately. The trade-off is the cost, about 400 € more (ACE Pro not included), and a footprint of 70.6×94×75.3 cm.
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
Everyday parts up to 240×240×260 mm for around 300 €, and open Klipper with a Fluidd or Mainsail interface: the manufacturer states full access to macros and tuning. The trade-off is the smaller volume and no multicolor.
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Filaments for these printers
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