Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab P2S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The two split on space: the Sidewinder X4 Plus offers a 300×300 mm bed and 400 mm of height, while the P2S stays at 256 mm per side but is an enclosed CoreXY. The Artillery costs €114 less.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 519 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 14.9 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1200 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | Yes |
| 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 | — | 20 |
| 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 official slicer is Bambu Studio, available for macOS, Windows, and Linux. The printer also accepts standard G-code exported from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though certain advanced Bambu-specific features — including RFID-based filament detection and some automatic calibration modes — are only available within Bambu Studio. Remote control is handled via the Bambu Handy mobile app and desktop app; push notifications require cloud connectivity. |
The differences that matter
- Z 400 mm and 300×300 mm bed vs 256 mm per side → on the P2S a part taller than 256 mm does not print.
- About €405 vs €519 → €114 left over for filament and spares.
- Marlin with Wi-Fi via app vs Bambu Studio with app and desktop → on the P2S the advanced calibration and filament-recognition features live inside Bambu Studio.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
You need a part up to 400 mm tall or a 300×300 mm bed that the P2S does not offer, and want to spend about €405 against €519. The firmware is Marlin, with a slicer of your choice (Cura, PrusaSlicer, Simplify3D or Artillery Slicer) and Wi-Fi through an app, without a full web interface. The trade-off: the bed heats to 100 °C against the P2S's 110 °C, and declared top speed is 500 mm/s against 600.
Choose P2S if…
You print objects within 256 mm per side and want the Bambu Studio workflow, with an enclosed chamber and a bed up to 110 °C; for multicolor there is an accessory module that goes up to 20 colors. You pay €114 more, for a smaller volume, and push notifications go through the cloud.
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Filaments for these printers
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