Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs A1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and A1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if maximum z height matters more; choose A1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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A1
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 429 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 38.5 × 41 × 43 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 4 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | The printer runs Marlin firmware with an open G-code protocol, compatible with any slicer like Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D. Artillery Slicer is a customized version of Cura with optimized profiles. WiFi connectivity allows file transfer via a dedicated app but doesn't support a full web interface. Input shaping and pressure advance are preconfigured and factory-tuned, reducing initial calibration. | The A1 works natively with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer available for Windows and macOS, which handles slicing, automatic calibrations, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Third-party slicers — including PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Ultimaker Cura — are supported via standard G-code export, but advanced features such as vibration compensation and active flow control are only available within the Bambu ecosystem. |
The differences that matter
- Maximum Z height: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs A1 256 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs A1 256×256 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+37%)
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs A1 429 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+6%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value maximum z height, work area and price.
Choose A1 if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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