Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 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 | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| 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 | — | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| 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. | The system relies on an open ecosystem thanks to the motherboard with pre-installed Klipper. Users can manage the machine both through the 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen interface and via local network using the integrated web interface (Fluidd). Elegoo provides its own customized version of the Cura slicer, but the printer remains fully compatible with most third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, and Simplify3D. Native support for Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity facilitates sending and monitoring G-code files without the need for physical media. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+96%)
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+36%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+20%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs Neptune 4 Max 85 °C — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and max bed temperature.
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