Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Qidi Tech X-Plus 3
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and X-Plus 3 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more; choose X-Plus 3 if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, X-Plus 3 scores 55/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Plus 3
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 51.1 × 52.7 × 52.9 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 280 × 280 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 280 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 270 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 X-Plus 3 is natively supported by QIDI Print, the company's official slicer based on PrusaSlicer, which offers pre-configured and optimized profiles for supported materials, ensuring a ready-to-use experience. The software's user interface is designed to simplify the print preparation process, from support generation to advanced cooling configuration. Because the printer uses Klipper-based firmware, advanced users can interact directly via the integrated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail), allowing for in-depth monitoring and fine-tuning of print parameters in real time. The system is also fully compatible with third-party software such as Ultimaker Cura, Simplify3D, standard PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer, offering maximum flexibility in workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs X-Plus 3 799 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+150%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs X-Plus 3 600 mm/s — X-Plus 3 wins (+100%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs X-Plus 3 270 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+48%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 °C vs X-Plus 3 350 °C — X-Plus 3 wins (+17%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs X-Plus 3 280×280 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
Choose X-Plus 3 if…
you value max print speed, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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