Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Qidi Tech Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Q2 Combo 3D Printer is the most capable in its class. Sidewinder X4 Plus and Q2 Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if price and build height z matters more; choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if max nozzle temperature and max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q2 Combo 3D Printer scores 76/100 against 42/100 for Sidewinder X4 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Q2 Combo 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~600–700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 630 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 256 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 | — | False |
| 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. | Natively compatible with QIDI Studio, a slicing software based on PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, which ensures an efficient workflow for multi-color management. It also supports other third-party slicers, providing users with excellent flexibility. Built-in Wi-Fi and Ethernet connectivity facilitate remote job submission and monitoring. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 650 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+60%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 256 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+23%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 370 °C — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+23%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs Q2 Combo 3D Printer 600 mm/s — Q2 Combo 3D Printer wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
Choose Q2 Combo 3D Printer if…
you value max nozzle temperature, max print speed and max bed temperature. It is the most capable in its class.
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