Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Bambu Lab X1E
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and X1E are not direct competitors: very different prices (~8.9×). Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer costs less (~€285) and is the entry-level choice; X1E offers more capability at a higher price (~€2550). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X1E
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~2400–2700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 16 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 500 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 | — | 16 |
| 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 X1E works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer, which handles slicing, automatic calibration, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Orca Slicer, an open-source Bambu Studio fork with dedicated profiles, is also supported. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. The printer can run in LAN-only mode, operating fully without an internet connection through the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs X1E 2550 € — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+795%)
- Work area: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs X1E 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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