Sidewinder X3 Plus vs P1P
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and P1P are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more; choose P1P if max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
P1P
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | ~500–600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 9.65 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300.0 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400.0 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| 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 |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 16 |
| 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. | The P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs P1P 550 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+72%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs P1P 500 mm/s — P1P wins (+67%)
- Maximum Z height: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs P1P 256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs P1P 256×256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+37%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, maximum z height and work area.
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