Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and Neptune 4 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if work area and build height z matters more; choose Neptune 4 Pro if max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | 299 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 8.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 265 mm |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 265 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| 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 |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| 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 | — | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max 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 machine is driven by Klipper firmware pre-installed on a proprietary 64-bit motherboard, ensuring rapid processing for advanced features like input shaping and pressure advance. The manufacturer provides a customized version of Cura (Elegoo Cura), but the printer is fully compatible with major third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer and OrcaSlicer. Connectivity includes USB ports and a LAN network port, enabling remote management and direct print file transfers via the Fluidd or Mainsail web interfaces integrated into the system. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Neptune 4 Pro 225×225 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+78%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs Neptune 4 Pro 500 mm/s — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+67%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs Neptune 4 Pro 265 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+51%)
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs Neptune 4 Pro 299 € — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+7%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 100 °C vs Neptune 4 Pro 110 °C — Neptune 4 Pro wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value work area and build height z.
Choose Neptune 4 Pro if…
you value max print speed, price and max bed temperature.
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