Kobra 4 Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 4 Combo and Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 4 Combo if max print speed matters more; choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if maximum z height and price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 4 Combo
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
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Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~380–430 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 51 × 49 × 68 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | 15.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 450 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 260 mm | 300.0 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 400.0 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300.0 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100.0 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 500.0 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 | false | — |
| Maximum colors | 4 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS firmware. It supports connectivity via USB, Anycubic Slicer, and the Anycubic mobile app for remote print monitoring and control. Integrates AI-based error detection. | Compatible with Artillery Slicer and Cura; the Marlin firmware accepts standard G-code, so it works with PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, OrcaSlicer. WiFi file transfer does not offer a Klipper web interface, limiting remote monitoring and real-time adjustments. |
The differences that matter
- Maximum Z height: Kobra 4 Combo 260 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+54%)
- Price: Kobra 4 Combo 499 € vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+23%)
- Work area: Kobra 4 Combo 260×260 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+33%)
- Max print speed: Kobra 4 Combo 600 mm/s vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s — Kobra 4 Combo wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
you value max print speed. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value maximum z height, price and work area. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
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