Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer leads on the measurable specs (starting with price), while Centauri Carbon 2 shows no advantage of its own. Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer, unless non-technical factors (availability, support, ecosystem) tip the balance.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~349–399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 500 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 | — | True |
| 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. | The proprietary Elegoo OS, built on Klipper architecture, manages full-auto calibration routines and AI-assisted monitoring. The machine is primarily supported by Elegoo Slicer (an Orca Slicer derivative), ensuring optimal control over material profiles and dynamic color changes. Users can also natively use Orca Slicer or export G-code from third-party alternatives like Cura. The intuitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity enable seamless remote management and direct job queuing over the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+31%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+37%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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