Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and Ender-3 V3 SE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if work area matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 250 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | False |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| 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 printer runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+63%)
- Work area: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+86%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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