Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Ender-3 V3 SE

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Ender-3 V3 SE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if max print speed matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more.

Parameter
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE Ender-3 V3 SE Creality F2 · Intermediate
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Identity
Launch year 2024 2023
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F2 — Intermediate
Price
Price (€) ~380–430 € ~150–200 €
Price updated on 06/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 51 × 49 × 68 cm 42 × 36.6 × 49 cm
Weight (kg) 15.5 kg 7.34 kg
Work area (mm) 300 × 300 mm 220 × 220 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 400 mm 250 mm
Power (W) 450 W 350 W
Voltage (V) 220 V
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 250 mm/s
Declared precision 0.1 mm 0.1 ±mm
Category specs
XY print surface (mm) 300 mm 220 mm
Maximum Z height (mm) 400 mm 250 mm
Kinematics cartesian
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300 °C 260 °C
Max bed temperature (°C) 100 °C 100 °C
Max print speed (mm/s) 500 mm/s 250 mm/s
Closed chamber False
Filament sensor False
Auto leveling mesh mesh
Standard nozzle diameter (mm) 0.4 mm
Multi-extruder False
Native Klipper False
Input shaper True False
Multicolor printing False
Maximum colors 1
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 runs Creality's proprietary Marlin-based firmware. It is compatible with Creality Print and Cura 5.0 or later; Simplify3D support is documented by third-party resellers. Print files are transferred via SD card. Community guides exist for converting to Klipper, but this is not an officially supported configuration and requires manual hardware and firmware intervention.

MakerSpecs Awards

Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus

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Ender-3 V3 SE

Best price Intermediate

The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €285. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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The differences that matter

  • Price: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+131%)
  • Max print speed: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+100%)
  • Work area: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+86%)
  • Maximum Z height: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+60%)
  • Input shaper: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no

Which one to choose

Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…

you value max print speed, work area and maximum z height.

See the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus sheet →

Choose Ender-3 V3 SE if…

you value price.

See the Ender-3 V3 SE sheet →

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