Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus leads on the available specs (starting with price); MK4S makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Sidewinder X4 Plus scores 42/100 against 17/100 for MK4S.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | — |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs MK4S 999 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+147%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+71%)
Which one to choose
MakerSpecs is an independent atlas. We don't sell products: this comparison links to both sheets, where you'll find complete data and official links.