Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab H2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and H2S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose H2S if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, H2S scores 61/100 against 42/100 for Sidewinder X4 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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H2S
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~1150–1250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 49.2 × 51.4 × 62.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 30 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 340 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 340 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 340 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| 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 H2S uses Bambu Studio as its primary slicer, with full support for proprietary features including automatic calibration, AI monitoring, and AMS management. It also accepts G-code exported from OrcaSlicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced functions may not be available with third-party slicers. Laser and cutting functions are managed exclusively through Bambu Suite. Developer Mode is available, exposing MQTT access for custom integrations. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs H2S 1200 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+196%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs H2S 1000 mm/s — H2S wins (+100%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs H2S 340×320 mm — H2S wins (+21%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs H2S 340 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+18%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs H2S 350 °C — H2S wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and build height z.
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