Kobra 3 V2 vs Sidewinder X4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 V2 and Sidewinder X4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 V2 if multicolor printing and max print speed matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price and requires external accessory matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 V2
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 349 € | ~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 | True | False |
| Maximum colors | 8 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Powered by Anycubic Kobra OS (based on Klipper) and operated via a 4.3-inch capacitive touch interface. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer, OrcaSlicer, and other third-party software. It offers Wi-Fi connectivity and integration with the Anycubic app for remote monitoring. Multicolor printing requires the external ACE Pro module, sold separately. | 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 349 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+18%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra 3 V2 yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Requires external accessory: Kobra 3 V2 yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Max print speed: Kobra 3 V2 600 mm/s vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 500 mm/s — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+20%)
- Work area: Kobra 3 V2 255×255 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 240×240 mm — Kobra 3 V2 wins (+13%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 V2 if…
you value multicolor printing, max print speed and work area. «Multicolor printing produces objects with distinct color zones without manual post-print painting. The most common method involves swapping the filament before depositing different color areas. Result quality depends on the precision of the swap and how transitions are managed, since mixed-material purge is always involved. This parameter should be assessed together with the maximum number of colors and whether an external accessory is required.»
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