Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if work area matters more; choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | ~270–320 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 240 × 240 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 300 W |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300.0 mm | 240 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400.0 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The STM32 board runs Marlin and communicates via USB Type-C or TF card; it works with any standard slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D) without proprietary restrictions. Lack of Wi-Fi requires physical transfer of G-code files, but ensures full offline control. | Native Klipper firmware with a 64-bit ARM 1.5 GHz processor. The printer is controlled via Wi-Fi from the Fluidd or Mainsail web interface, sending G-code from any slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer). No proprietary software required; USB/Type-C connection allows offline control. The user has full access to macros and advanced Klipper tuning, without hardware modifications. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 500 mm/s — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+67%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+56%)
- Maximum Z height: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 260 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+54%)
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+8%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value work area and maximum z height.
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you value max print speed and price.
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