Anycubic Kobra 4 Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 4 Combo and Sidewinder X4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra 4 Combo if multicolor printing and max print speed matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Kobra 4 Combo
Anycubic
F1 · Entry
|
Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F1 — Entry | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 499 € | ~270–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.54 × 44.53 × 46.13 cm | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 13.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 260 × 260 mm | 240 × 240 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 300 W |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 260 mm | 240.0 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 260.0 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | 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 |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed 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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | false | False |
| Max 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. | 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 4 Combo 499 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+69%)
- Multicolor printing: Kobra 4 Combo yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Max print speed: Kobra 4 Combo 600 mm/s vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 500 mm/s — Kobra 4 Combo wins (+20%)
- Work area: Kobra 4 Combo 260×260 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 240×240 mm — Kobra 4 Combo wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 4 Combo if…
you value multicolor printing, max print speed and work area.
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