Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if work area matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~270–320 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 240 × 240 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 300 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 240 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | — | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| 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. | 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
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+56%)
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+4%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value work area and price.
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 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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