Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and X1 Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose X1 Carbon if max bed temperature matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | True |
| 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 | — | 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 printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs X1 Carbon 1150 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+184%)
- Maximum Z height: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs X1 Carbon 256 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs X1 Carbon 256×256 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+37%)
- Max bed temperature: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs X1 Carbon 110 °C — X1 Carbon wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, maximum z height and work area.
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