Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with price); P2S 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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P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 519 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1200 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | — | 20 |
| 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 official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs P2S 519 € — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+82%)
- Work area: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs P2S 256×256 mm — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+37%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
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