Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| 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 | 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 | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+156%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+82%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+71%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 500 mm/s — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+67%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 100 °C vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 120 °C — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max print speed and max bed temperature.
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