Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and K1 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose K1 Max if max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300 mm | 300 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | — | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 4 |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+122%)
- Maximum Z height: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs K1 Max 300 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+33%)
- Max print speed: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs K1 Max 600 mm/s — K1 Max wins (+20%)
- Max bed temperature: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs K1 Max 120 °C — K1 Max wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and maximum z height.
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