Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and Neptune 3 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if work area matters more; choose Neptune 3 Pro if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~199–259 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 225 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | — | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 180 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | False |
| 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. | The operating system is based on the open-source Marlin firmware, ensuring broad compatibility and stability for the user. The printer is supported by major slicing software on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura and PrusaSlicer, for which official preset profiles or easily configurable community profiles exist. Operational management is handled via a practical removable capacitive touchscreen, featuring a simple interface for manual control and monitoring. The machine operates entirely offline, reading G-code files via a MicroSD card or direct USB cable connection, without any dependency on cloud services or wireless networks. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 225×225 mm — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+78%)
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+24%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value work area.
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