Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Original Prusa MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Original Prusa MK4S are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S if price matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa 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 | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300 mm | — |
| Maximum Z height (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 | — |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Auto leveling | mesh | — |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external 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: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 999 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+147%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 250×210 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+71%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and work area.
Choose Original Prusa MK4S if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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