Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Creality K1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and K1 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if work area and build height z matters more; choose K1 if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
K1
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 329 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 9.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 220 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 250 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | true |
| Filament sensor | — | true |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | false |
| Native Klipper | — | true |
| Input shaper | True | true |
| Multicolor printing | — | false |
| 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. | Pre-installed Klipper firmware with Creality OS interface. Wi-Fi connectivity and built-in 4.3" touch screen. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs K1 220×220 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+86%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs K1 250 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+60%)
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs K1 329 € — K1 wins (+23%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs K1 600 mm/s — K1 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value work area and build height z.
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