Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | — | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | — | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | — | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | — | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °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 | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 5 |
| 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 MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+187%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+71%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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