Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 480 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 420 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | — | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| 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 | — | 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 system relies on an open ecosystem thanks to the motherboard with pre-installed Klipper. Users can manage the machine both through the 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen interface and via local network using the integrated web interface (Fluidd). Elegoo provides its own customized version of the Cura slicer, but the printer remains fully compatible with most third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, and Simplify3D. Native support for Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity facilitates sending and monitoring G-code files without the need for physical media. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+93%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+96%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price.
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