Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~7.4×). Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus costs less (~€405) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€2999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 2999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | — | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | — |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | False |
| Maximum colors | — | 5 |
| 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. | Compatible with PrusaSlicer (open-source), PrusaConnect, and any host supporting serial/Ethernet connectivity such as OctoPrint and Pronterface. Firmware is based on open Marlin, with no proprietary cloud lock-in. The ESP Wi-Fi module is optional and can be physically removed for sensitive environments. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 2999 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+640%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+44%)
- Maximum Z height: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 360 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+11%)
- Max bed temperature: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 120 °C — Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer 290 °C — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+3%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, maximum z height and max nozzle temperature.
Choose Original Prusa XL 2-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area and max bed temperature.
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