Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and Ender-3 V3 SE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if work area matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | ~150–200 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 7.34 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300.0 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400.0 mm | 250 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 mm/s | 250 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | False |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Maximum colors | — | 1 |
| 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 runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention. |
MakerSpecs Awards
Sidewinder X3 Plus
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €285. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+83%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+86%)
- Maximum Z height: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+60%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs Ender-3 V3 SE 260 °C — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value work area, maximum z height and max print speed.
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