Sidewinder X3 Plus vs CORE One+
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and CORE One+ are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.7×). Sidewinder X3 Plus costs less (~€320) and is the entry-level choice; CORE One+ offers more capability at a higher price (~€1199). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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CORE One+
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | ~1049–1349 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 41.5 × 44.4 × 55.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 22.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| 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 | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 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. | Natively compatible with PrusaSlicer (based on Slic3r, open-source), but it works with any slicer able to generate Marlin-flavored G-code, such as Cura, ideaMaker or Simplify3D. The firmware is a Prusa-modified Marlin 2, fully open: no lock-in to proprietary software or protocols. The user has full control over the machine, but PrusaSlicer is recommended for optimal performance, as it includes exclusive profiles and features like dynamic flow calibration. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs CORE One+ 1199 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+275%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs CORE One+ 250×220 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+64%)
- Maximum Z height: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs CORE One+ 270 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+48%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 100 °C vs CORE One+ 120 °C — CORE One+ wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs CORE One+ 290 °C — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+3%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, work area and maximum z height.
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