Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Creality K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and K2 Plus Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.7×). Sidewinder X4 Plus costs less (~€405) and is the entry-level choice; K2 Plus Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€1499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K2 Plus Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 1499 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 49.5 × 51.5 × 91.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 39.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| 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 | 495 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °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 | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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. | Powered by Creality OS (based on open-source Klipper), the printer is natively compatible with Creality Print 5.0 or newer. Wi-Fi connectivity and the built-in AI camera enable real-time remote monitoring and management. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs K2 Plus Combo 1499 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+270%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350×350 mm — K2 Plus Combo wins (+36%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs K2 Plus Combo 600 mm/s — K2 Plus Combo wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs K2 Plus Combo 350 °C — K2 Plus Combo wins (+17%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+14%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and build height z.
Choose K2 Plus Combo if…
you value work area, max print speed and max nozzle temperature.
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