Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if build height z and work area matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | ~349–399 € |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Native Klipper | — | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| 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 proprietary Elegoo OS, built on Klipper architecture, manages full-auto calibration routines and AI-assisted monitoring. The machine is primarily supported by Elegoo Slicer (an Orca Slicer derivative), ensuring optimal control over material profiles and dynamic color changes. Users can also natively use Orca Slicer or export G-code from third-party alternatives like Cura. The intuitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity enable seamless remote management and direct job queuing over the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs Centauri Carbon 2 500 mm/s — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+67%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+37%)
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+17%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value build height z, work area and price.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value max print speed, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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