Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Neptune 4 Plus leads on the available specs (starting with price); Sidewinder X4 Plus makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~300–400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 385 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 | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °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 printer operates with Klipper firmware pre-installed on a 64-bit ARM processor, enabling advanced standard features like input shaping and pressure advance. The user interface is managed via a removable capacitive touchscreen and a dedicated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail) for remote control and monitoring via Wi-Fi or LAN connection. For file preparation, the machine is compatible with major slicers on the market, including Elegoo Cura (bundled by the manufacturer), UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+16%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+14%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs Neptune 4 Plus 110 °C — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Plus if…
you value price, work area and max bed temperature.
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