Sidewinder X3 Plus vs X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and X1 Carbon are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). Sidewinder X3 Plus costs less (~€320) and is the entry-level choice; X1 Carbon offers more capability at a higher price (~€1150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 7 μm |
| 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 | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | True |
| 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 printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs X1 Carbon 1150 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+259%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs X1 Carbon 500 mm/s — X1 Carbon wins (+67%)
- Maximum Z height: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs X1 Carbon 256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs X1 Carbon 256×256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+37%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 100 °C vs X1 Carbon 110 °C — X1 Carbon wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, maximum z height and work area.
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