Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The comparison is print height against color: the Sidewinder X4 Plus reaches 400 mm tall on a 300 × 300 mm plate, while the Centauri 2 Combo stops at 256 mm but prints up to four colors with CANVAS included.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | — |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Filament sensor | — | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Input shaper | Yes | — |
| Multicolor printing | — | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | No |
| Max 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. | Four-color printing runs through the CANVAS system included in the Combo version. |
The differences that matter
- Height 400 mm vs 256 mm → tall parts print whole only on the Sidewinder.
- Plate 300 × 300 mm vs 256 × 256 mm → parts up to 44 mm wider per side fit on the Sidewinder.
- Marlin with a Wi-Fi app, no full web interface → files are sent from the app; there is no control panel in the browser.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you print tall or wide parts whole, up to 400 mm high and 300 × 300 mm across, such as lamps, vases or containers. The list price is roughly €380–430. The trade-off: it weighs 15.5 kg and takes up 51 × 49 × 68 cm, and Wi-Fi goes through an app, without a full web interface.
Choose Centauri 2 Combo if…
you want to print in several colors, up to four, without buying accessories separately: CANVAS is included in the Combo version. The trade-off: usable height drops to 256 mm.
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