Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with price); Sidewinder X3 Plus makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~280–360 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 16.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 300 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 300.0 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 400.0 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300.0 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100.0 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 300.0 mm/s |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with any slicer that generates standard G-code, such as Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D, IdeaMaker. The machine uses open-source Marlin 2.0 firmware with no proprietary locks. The communication protocol is standard USB serial, not GRBL, with profiles widely documented by the community. | 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: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+12%)
Which one to choose
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