Artillery Sidewinder X3 Plus vs Snapmaker U1 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X3 Plus and U1 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if price matters more; choose U1 3D Printer if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, U1 3D Printer scores 49/100 against 32/100 for Sidewinder X3 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X3 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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U1 3D Printer
Snapmaker
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2023 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~280–360 € | 849 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 49.2 × 50.7 × 61 cm | 58.4 × 49.9 × 73 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 16.6 kg | 18.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | — | 1150 W |
| Maximum speed | 300 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.04 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 300.0 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | — | True |
| Input shaper | — | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 4 |
| 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 primary software is Snapmaker Orca, an optimized version of the popular OrcaSlicer, which provides native management of the four toolheads and factory-calibrated material profiles. The printer can also be seamlessly managed via the Snapmaker mobile app for remote monitoring, taking advantage of the built-in 1080p camera. The internal firmware is built on Klipper, Moonraker, and Fluidd, which Snapmaker has made open-source, allowing experienced users to customize the machine and integrate it into complex workflows. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X3 Plus 320 € vs U1 3D Printer 849 € — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+165%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300 mm/s vs U1 3D Printer 500 mm/s — U1 3D Printer wins (+67%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X3 Plus 400 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+48%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X3 Plus 300×300 mm vs U1 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Sidewinder X3 Plus wins (+23%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X3 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
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