Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Ender-5 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and Ender-5 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Ender-5 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-5 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~400–500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 46.18 × 43.48 × 52.58 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 400 × 400 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 400 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 700 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 400 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 400 mm |
| Kinematics | — | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 700 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | false |
| Filament sensor | — | true |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | false |
| Native Klipper | — | true |
| Input shaper | — | true |
| Multicolor printing | — | false |
| Maximum 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. | Klipper-based firmware with a 4.3" colour touchscreen. Compatible with Creality Print, Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer; remote monitoring via the Creality Cloud app is optional. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Ender-5 Max 450 € — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+58%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Ender-5 Max 400×400 mm — Ender-5 Max wins (+78%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price.
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