Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and Sidewinder X3 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if max print speed matters more; choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Max scores 55/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | ~280–360 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 16.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 300 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 300.0 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 400.0 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 350 °C | 300.0 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 120 °C | 100.0 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | 300.0 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | True | — |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | — |
| Native Klipper | False | — |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | — |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | — |
| Max 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 ordinary printing operations. Unlike the Combo version, the ACE 2 Pro module is not included in the box. | The STM32 board runs Marlin and communicates via USB Type-C or TF card; it works with any standard slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D) without proprietary restrictions. Lack of Wi-Fi requires physical transfer of G-code files, but ensures full offline control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+118%)
- Max print speed: Kobra S1 Max 600 mm/s vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s — Kobra S1 Max wins (+100%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+36%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Kobra S1 Max 350 °C vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C — Kobra S1 Max wins (+17%)
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max 350 mm vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+14%)
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you value max print speed, work area and max nozzle temperature.
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price and build height z.
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