Kobra S1 Max vs Sidewinder X4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
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.
| Parameter |
Kobra S1 Max
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 350 mm | 240.0 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| Closed chamber | True | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto 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 |
| Requires external accessory | True | False |
| 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 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%)
- Closed chamber: Kobra S1 Max yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Maximum Z height: 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, closed chamber and maximum z height.
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