Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 vs Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The comparison is volume against color: the Sidewinder SW-X2 offers a 300 × 300 mm plate and 400 mm of height, the Centauri 2 Combo 256 mm in every direction but with the four-color CANVAS system included.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 500 mm/s |
| Filament sensor | — | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | — | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | No |
| Max 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. | Four-color printing runs through the CANVAS system included in the Combo version. |
The differences that matter
- Height 400 mm vs 256 mm → tall lamps, vases and containers print whole only on the Sidewinder.
- Plate 300 × 300 mm vs 256 × 256 mm → parts up to 44 mm wider per side fit on the larger plate.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder SW-X2 if…
you print tall or wide parts in one piece, up to 400 mm high or 300 mm across, such as lamps or containers that would otherwise be split. The list price is roughly €250–320, and the Marlin 2.0 firmware is open and works with any slicer that outputs standard G-code. The trade-off: the design dates from 2021.
Choose Centauri 2 Combo if…
you want to print in four colors with no accessory to add, using the CANVAS system included in the Combo, on a 256 × 256 mm plate. The trade-off: height stops at 256 mm against the Sidewinder's 400 mm.
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