Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Qidi Tech Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and Plus4 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more; choose Plus4 if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Plus4 scores 63/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 mm/s | 600 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 | — | 16 |
| 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 relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs Plus4 799 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+150%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs Plus4 600 mm/s — Plus4 wins (+100%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs Plus4 280 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+43%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs Plus4 370 °C — Plus4 wins (+23%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 100 °C vs Plus4 120 °C — Plus4 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price and build height z.
Choose Plus4 if…
you value max print speed, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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