Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if build height z and price matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer scores 58/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | 439 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1100 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| 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 | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 mm/s | 500 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 |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 4 |
| 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 machine is compatible with major slicing software on the market. The manufacturer recommends using Elegoo Slicer, specifically optimized to leverage the CoreXY kinematics, multi-color printing via the CANVAS system, and vibration compensation algorithms (Input Shaping). Alternatively, popular slicers like Orca Slicer and Cura can be used, offering broad flexibility to users who prefer established workflows. The integrated dual-band Wi-Fi connectivity allows direct transfer of G-code files to the 8 GB internal memory without physical cards, while the internal camera enables remote monitoring and time-lapse video recording, simplifying the management of the printing process even from a distance. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 500 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+67%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+56%)
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 439 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+37%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 256×256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+37%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer 350 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value build height z, price and work area.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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