Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if build height z and work area matters more; choose Centauri Carbon if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 17.5 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 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 | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| 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. | This printer is natively supported by Elegoo Slicer, a slicing software based on Orca Slicer that provides users with pre-configured, carefully optimized profiles designed to maximize both part detail and overall printing speed. Additionally, the machine's operating system is fully compatible with the most popular and community-endorsed third-party slicing software, such as Orca Slicer and Ultimaker Cura. The versatile onboard connectivity options include standard USB ports and a reliable dual-band Wi-Fi module (operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). This infrastructure enables effortless remote monitoring and comprehensive control of the printing process via its network interface and the built-in chamber camera, greatly streamlining daily workflow management. |
The differences that matter
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 256 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+37%)
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Centauri Carbon 375 € — Centauri Carbon wins (+8%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 320 °C — Centauri Carbon wins (+7%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs Centauri Carbon 110 °C — Centauri Carbon wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value build height z and work area.
Choose Centauri Carbon if…
you value price, max nozzle temperature and max bed temperature.
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