Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra S1 Max and Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if work area matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Max scores 55/100 against 36/100 for Sidewinder X4 Pro S1.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~599–799 € | ~270–320 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 50.27 × 48.3 × 58.4 cm | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 350 × 350 mm | 240 × 240 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 350 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 2200 W | 300 W |
| Voltage (V) | 220 V | — |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 350 mm | 240 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 350 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | CoreXY | Cartesian |
| 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 |
| Enclosed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | False | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | True | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | False |
| 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. | Native Klipper firmware with a 64-bit ARM 1.5 GHz processor. The printer is controlled via Wi-Fi from the Fluidd or Mainsail web interface, sending G-code from any slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer). No proprietary software required; USB/Type-C connection allows offline control. The user has full access to macros and advanced Klipper tuning, without hardware modifications. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Kobra S1 Max 699 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+137%)
- Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+113%)
- Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max 350 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 260 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+35%)
- Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 yes, Kobra S1 Max no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra S1 Max if…
you value work area, enclosed chamber and build height z.
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you value price and native klipper.
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