Kobra 3 vs Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 and Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 3 if price matters more; choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~220–300 € | ~250–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 50.5 × 48.3 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 9.2 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 250 × 250 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 400 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 230 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 250 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | — |
| Kinematics | cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 110 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | False | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | True | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Maximum colors | 1 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Operated via AnycubicSlicer and compatible with the proprietary cloud app. It leverages a Klipper-based firmware, natively integrating Input Shaping algorithms to reduce vibrations at high speeds. | Compatible with any slicer that generates standard G-code, such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D, IdeaMaker. The machine uses open-source Marlin 2.0 firmware with no proprietary locks. The communication protocol is standard USB serial, not GRBL, with profiles widely documented by the community. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Kobra 3
Best value Entry
At €260 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 6 entry-level Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 90/100.
How we assign awards →Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
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The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 3 250×250 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+44%)
- Price: Kobra 3 260 € vs Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € — Kobra 3 wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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