Kobra 3 V2 Combo vs Sidewinder X4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 V2 Combo and Sidewinder X4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 V2 Combo if multicolor printing matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 V2 Combo
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
|
Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~270–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.29 × 50.47 × 48.3 cm | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 9.37 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 255 × 255 mm | 240 × 240 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | 300 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 255 mm | 240.0 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 260.0 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300.0 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | 100.0 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500.0 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | False | False |
| Maximum colors | 4 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The Kobra OS, based on Klipper, supports native features like Input Shaping and is accessible via a touchscreen interface. The machine is compatible with Anycubic Slicer Next and OrcaSlicer, supporting remote monitoring via Wi-Fi through a dedicated app and managing automatic filament changes with the ACE Pro module. | 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 V2 Combo 499 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+69%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra 3 V2 Combo yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 V2 Combo 600 mm/s vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 V2 Combo wins (+20%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 V2 Combo 255×255 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 240×240 mm — Kobra 3 V2 Combo wins (+13%)
- Max bed temperature: Kobra 3 V2 Combo 110 °C vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 100 °C — Kobra 3 V2 Combo wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 V2 Combo if…
you value multicolor printing, max print speed and work area.
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