Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and P2S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price and build height z matters more; choose P2S if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, P2S scores 50/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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P2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | 519 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1200 W |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (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 | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed 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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | — | 20 |
| 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 official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs P2S 600 mm/s — P2S wins (+100%)
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs P2S 519 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+62%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs P2S 256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs P2S 256×256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+37%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 100 °C vs P2S 110 °C — P2S wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
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