Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Qidi Tech i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.5×). Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer costs less (~€285) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 320 mm |
| Maximum speed | — | 150 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 2 |
| 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 machine comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+654%)
- Work area: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
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