Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Qidi Tech X-CF Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and X-CF Pro are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.6×). Sidewinder X3 Plus costs less (~€320) and is the entry-level choice; X-CF Pro offers more capability at a higher price (~€1800). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X-CF Pro
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | ~1700–1900 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 61 × 51.5 × 67.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 32.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 300 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 450 W |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 60 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.05 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | — |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 mm/s | 60 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 | — | False |
| Input shaper | — | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| 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 printer is officially supported by QidiPrint, the manufacturer's proprietary slicing software, which includes pre-configured profiles optimized for carbon fiber and nylon printing. The system is also fully compatible with popular third-party slicers, including Ultimaker Cura and Simplify3D, giving users the flexibility to adapt their workflow. Basic connectivity includes Wi-Fi, a wired LAN network, and a USB port for manual file transfer. Although the native Marlin-based firmware lacks advanced network management features like Klipper, the machine can be successfully interfaced with external server systems such as OctoPrint via cable. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs X-CF Pro 1800 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+462%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs X-CF Pro 60 mm/s — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+400%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs X-CF Pro 300 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+33%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs X-CF Pro 300×250 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs X-CF Pro 350 °C — X-CF Pro wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, max print speed and build height z.
Choose X-CF Pro if…
you value max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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