Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs K1C

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and K1C are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if price matters more; choose K1C if price matters more.

Parameter
Creality K1C K1C Creality F2 · Intermediate
Identity
Launch year 2021 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~250–320 € 599 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm
Weight (kg) 12.4 kg
Work area (mm) 300 × 300 mm 220 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 400 mm 250 mm
Power (W) 350 W
Maximum speed 600 mm/s
Declared precision 100 μm
Category specs
XY print surface (mm) 220 mm
Maximum Z height (mm) 250 mm
Kinematics corexy
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 600 mm/s
Closed chamber True
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
Requires external accessory True
Maximum colors 4
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. Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs K1C 599 € — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+110%)
  • Work area: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs K1C 220×220 mm — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+86%)

Which one to choose

Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…

you value price and work area.

See the Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer sheet →

Choose K1C if…

it shows no measurable advantage over Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.

See the K1C sheet →

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