Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Qidi Tech Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and Plus4 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose Plus4 if max nozzle temperature and max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Plus4 scores 63/100 against 42/100 for Sidewinder X4 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| 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 | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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 machine relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Plus4 799 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+97%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Plus4 280 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+43%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs Plus4 370 °C — Plus4 wins (+23%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs Plus4 600 mm/s — Plus4 wins (+20%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs Plus4 120 °C — Plus4 wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and build height z.
Choose Plus4 if…
you value max nozzle temperature, max print speed and max bed temperature.
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