Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs K1C
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and K1C are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if work area matters more; choose K1C if max print speed matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K1C
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 599 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 12.4 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 | 100 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (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 |
| 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. | Uses Creality Print, an optimized proprietary slicer. Fully compatible with third-party software such as Orca Slicer and PrusaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs K1C 220×220 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+86%)
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs K1C 599 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+48%)
- Maximum Z height: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs K1C 250 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+60%)
- Max print speed: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs K1C 600 mm/s — K1C wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value work area, price and maximum z height.
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