Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and Ender-3 V3 SE are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if max print speed and work area matters more; choose Ender-3 V3 SE if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Sidewinder X4 Plus scores 42/100 against 10/100 for Ender-3 V3 SE.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Ender-3 V3 SE
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| 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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | False |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Max 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. |
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Best price Intermediate
The lowest list price among intermediate Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €175. The second cheapest starts at €229. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Ender-3 V3 SE 175 € — Ender-3 V3 SE wins (+131%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm/s — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+100%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 220×220 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+86%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Ender-3 V3 SE 250 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+60%)
- Input shaper: Sidewinder X4 Plus yes, Ender-3 V3 SE no
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value max print speed, work area and build height z.
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