Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Creality K2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and K2 Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if price and build height z matters more; choose K2 Combo if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, K2 Combo scores 58/100 against 42/100 for Sidewinder X4 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
K2 Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~550–700 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 40.4 × 43.6 × 54.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 260 × 260 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1350 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 | 260 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 260 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 | — | 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 CrealityOS, a Klipper-based firmware, it supports remote control via Wi-Fi or LAN and interfaces natively with Creality Print and other compatible slicers for advanced multi-color workflow management. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs K2 Combo 625 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+54%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs K2 Combo 260 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+54%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs K2 Combo 260×260 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+33%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs K2 Combo 600 mm/s — K2 Combo wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
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