Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~380–430 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 51 × 49 × 68 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 15.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 450 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 300.0 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 400.0 mm |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300.0 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100.0 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 500.0 mm/s |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| 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. | Compatible with Artillery Slicer and Cura; the Marlin firmware accepts standard G-code, so it works with PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, OrcaSlicer. WiFi file transfer does not offer a Klipper web interface, limiting remote monitoring and real-time adjustments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+42%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price.
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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