Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Qidi Tech Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Q2 Combo 3D Printer is the most capable in its class. Sidewinder X3 Plus and Q2 Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more; choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q2 Combo 3D Printer scores 76/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | ~600–700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 630 W |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 256 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 | — | False |
| 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 QIDI Studio, a slicing software based on PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, which ensures an efficient workflow for multi-color management. It also supports other third-party slicers, providing users with excellent flexibility. Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity facilitate remote job submission and monitoring. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 650 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+103%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 600 mm/s — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 256 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+23%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 370 °C — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+23%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
Choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature. It is the most capable in its class.
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