Kobra S1 Max Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra S1 Max Combo and Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if work area matters more; choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more.

Parameter
Identity
Launch year 2025 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~799–1099 € ~380–430 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm 51 × 49 × 68 cm
Weight (kg) 15.5 kg
Work area (mm) 350 × 350 mm 300 × 300 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 350 mm 400 mm
Power (W) 2200 W 450 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Maximum speed 600 mm/s 500 mm/s
Declared precision 0.05 mm 0.1 mm
Category specs
XY print surface (mm) 350 mm 300 mm
Maximum Z height (mm) 350 mm 400 mm
Kinematics corexy
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 350 °C 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 120 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s 500 mm/s
Closed chamber True
Filament sensor True
Auto leveling mesh mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False
Native Klipper False
Input shaper True True
Multicolor printing True
Requires external accessory True
Maximum colors 4
Ecosystem
Cloud dependency No No
Software notes The firmware runs on a proprietary Kobra OS layer built on top of Klipper; the official slicer is Anycubic Slicer Next, derived from OrcaSlicer, available for Windows and macOS. Third-party OrcaSlicer is also supported. Remote monitoring and control are available via the Anycubic app (iOS/Android) over LAN, with no mandatory cloud connection required for core printing functions. The printer runs Marlin firmware with an open G-code protocol, compatible with any slicer like Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D. Artillery Slicer is a customized version of Cura with optimized profiles. WiFi connectivity allows file transfer via a dedicated app but doesn't support a full web interface. Input shaping and pressure advance are preconfigured and factory-tuned, reducing initial calibration.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Kobra S1 Max Combo 949 € vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+134%)
  • Work area: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350×350 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+36%)
  • Max print speed: Kobra S1 Max Combo 600 mm/s vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+20%)
  • Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 °C vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C — Kobra S1 Max Combo wins (+17%)
  • Maximum Z height: Kobra S1 Max Combo 350 mm vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+14%)

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra S1 Max Combo if…

you value work area, max print speed and max nozzle temperature.

See the Kobra S1 Max Combo sheet →

Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…

you value price and maximum z height.

See the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus sheet →

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