Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs OrangeStorm Giga
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and OrangeStorm Giga are not direct competitors: very different prices (~11.1×). Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer costs less (~€285) and is the entry-level choice; OrangeStorm Giga offers more capability at a higher price (~€3150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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OrangeStorm Giga
Elegoo
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~2800–3500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 122.4 × 120.4 × 142.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 104 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 800 × 800 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 1000 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1530 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 300 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 800 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 1000 mm |
| Kinematics | — | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 300 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | — | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.6 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| 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 system is powered by Klipper-based firmware, processed by a 64-bit quad-core SoC, enabling speeds up to 300 mm/s. Connectivity is comprehensive, offering USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi ports for the remote management of massive G-code files. The user interface is accessible via a generous 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, which is detachable from the chassis for comfortable positioning. The machine is best managed using the Elegoo Cura slicer but supports standard STL and OBJ formats, allowing broad workflow flexibility without any dependence on cloud platforms. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs OrangeStorm Giga 3150 € — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+1005%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs OrangeStorm Giga 800×800 mm — OrangeStorm Giga wins (+611%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price.
Choose OrangeStorm Giga if…
you value work area. It is the one with the largest build area in its class.
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