Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Qidi Tech X-Max 3 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and X-Max 3 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more; choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, X-Max 3 3D Printer scores 56/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Max 3 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | ~799–999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 30.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 325 × 325 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 315 mm |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 325 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 315 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| 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 | 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 | — | 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 system relies on an architecture based on native Klipper firmware, a configuration that guarantees advanced kinematics management and precise control of accelerations through input shaping algorithms. The local and remote user interface is managed fluidly, allowing full monitoring of print parameters without the need to depend on mandatory external cloud services. For file preparation, the machine supports the main slicing software available on the market, including Qidi Print, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer, offering optimized profiles to enhance production times and the surface quality of components. Connectivity options include wired network and Wi-Fi, facilitating the integration of the device into local networks of laboratories or digital workshops. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 899 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+181%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 600 mm/s — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+100%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 315 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+27%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 325×325 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+17%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 350 °C — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price and build height z.
Choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if…
you value max print speed, work area and max nozzle temperature.
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