Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with price); Centauri Carbon makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 17.5 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| 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. | This printer is natively supported by Elegoo Slicer, a slicing software based on Orca Slicer that provides users with pre-configured, carefully optimized profiles designed to maximize both part detail and overall printing speed. Additionally, the machine's operating system is fully compatible with the most popular and community-endorsed third-party slicing software, such as Orca Slicer and Ultimaker Cura. The versatile onboard connectivity options include standard USB ports and a reliable dual-band Wi-Fi module (operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). This infrastructure enables effortless remote monitoring and comprehensive control of the printing process via its network interface and the built-in chamber camera, greatly streamlining daily workflow management. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Centauri Carbon 375 € — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+32%)
- Work area: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+37%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
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