Artillery Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with price); Q1 Pro makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
Q1 Pro
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2021 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~250–320 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | — | 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 17 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 245 × 245 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 240 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 650 W |
| Maximum speed | — | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | — | 245 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | — | 240 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | — | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | — | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | — | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| 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. | Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 285 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+110%)
- Work area: Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer 300×300 mm vs Q1 Pro 245×245 mm — Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer wins (+50%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder SW-X2 3D Printer if…
you value price and work area.
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