Anycubic Kobra S1 Max vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Kobra S1 Max and Sidewinder X4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Kobra S1 Max if work area matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra S1 Max scores 55/100 against 36/100 for Sidewinder X4 Pro.

Parameter
Anycubic Kobra S1 Max Kobra S1 Max Anycubic F2 · Intermediate
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 240.0 mm
Build height Z (mm) 350 mm 260.0 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 500.0 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. 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 S1 Max 699 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+137%)
  • Work area: Kobra S1 Max 350×350 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 240×240 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+113%)
  • Enclosed chamber: Kobra S1 Max yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
  • Build height Z: Kobra S1 Max 350 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro 260 mm — Kobra S1 Max wins (+35%)
  • Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro yes, Kobra S1 Max no

Which one to choose

Choose Kobra S1 Max if…

you value work area, enclosed chamber and build height z.

See the Kobra S1 Max sheet →

Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if…

you value price and native klipper.

See the Sidewinder X4 Pro sheet →

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