Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Anyone printing tall or bulky objects on a tight budget looks at the Sidewinder X4 Plus, which costs a third of the X1 Carbon; anyone printing multicolor in an enclosed chamber with automatic calibration picks the X1 Carbon.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 | 500 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 | — | 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 €405 versus €1150 → the Sidewinder X4 Plus costs a third of the X1 Carbon.
- Z height 400 mm versus 256 mm → the Sidewinder X4 Plus prints taller objects in one piece.
- Build area 300×300 mm versus 256×256 mm → a larger panel fits on the Sidewinder X4 Plus.
- Enclosed chamber and up to 16-color multicolor only on the X1 Carbon → useful for technical materials and multicolor production parts.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
Printing tall objects up to 400 mm or panels up to 300×300 mm while spending less happens on the Sidewinder X4 Plus, at €405 versus the X1 Carbon's €1150. The trade-off is no enclosure and no built-in multicolor system.
Choose X1 Carbon if…
Printing multicolor parts with up to 16 colors in an enclosed chamber, with app-based calibration and monitoring, happens on the X1 Carbon. The trade-off is a smaller bed (256×256 mm versus 300×300 mm) and nearly triple the price.
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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