Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab P1P
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two filament printers that split on volume and ecosystem: the Sidewinder X4 Plus reaches 400 mm in height and costs about €145 less than the P1P, which comes with Bambu Studio and a LAN mode.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~500–600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 9.65 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| 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 |
| Enclosed chamber | — | No |
| Filament sensor | — | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | No |
| Native Klipper | — | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | — | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | Yes |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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 P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. |
The differences that matter
- Volume: 300×300×400 mm against 256×256×256 mm → a 350 mm tall part prints only on the Sidewinder.
- Firmware and slicers: Marlin with open G-code and any slicer, against Bambu Studio with other slicers only through unofficial profiles → on the Sidewinder you pick the program, on the P1P it pays to stay with Bambu's.
- Price: €405 against €550 → about €145 less for the Sidewinder.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you print tall parts, up to 400 mm in Z and 300×300 mm on the bed, with Cura, PrusaSlicer or Simplify3D on Marlin firmware with open G-code. You give up Bambu Studio's ready-made workflow: Wi-Fi transfers files from the app but does not offer a full web interface.
Choose P1P if…
you want the Bambu Studio and Handy app workflow, with LAN mode if you would rather avoid the cloud. The volume is 256 mm per side and the price about €145 higher; with third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer you need unofficial profiles.
Where to buy
Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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