Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and Neptune 4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Plus if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~300–400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 385 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | — | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max 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 printer operates with Klipper firmware pre-installed on a 64-bit ARM processor, enabling advanced standard features like input shaping and pressure advance. The user interface is managed via a removable capacitive touchscreen and a dedicated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail) for remote control and monitoring via Wi-Fi or LAN connection. For file preparation, the machine is compatible with major slicers on the market, including Elegoo Cura (bundled by the manufacturer), UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+23%)
- Work area: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+14%)
Which one to choose
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