Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and Prusa CORE One+ kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.3×). Sidewinder X3 Plus costs less (~€320) and is the entry-level choice; Prusa CORE One+ kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300.0 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400.0 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 mm/s | 200 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 | — | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+228%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 250×220 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+64%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+50%)
- Maximum Z height: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 270 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+48%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 290 °C — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+3%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, work area and max print speed.
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Sidewinder X3 Plus on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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