Sidewinder X4 Plus vs i-Fast
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and i-Fast are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.3×). Sidewinder X4 Plus costs less (~€405) and is the entry-level choice; i-Fast offers more capability at a higher price (~€2150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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i-Fast
Qidi Tech
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2021 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~1800–2500 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 71 × 51 × 67 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 33 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 330 × 250 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 320 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400 mm | 320 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 2 |
| 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 comes with the proprietary Qidi Print software, a slicer based on proven open-source architectures, specifically optimized for the profiles of the technical materials supported by the printer. Users can still generate G-code using other widely adopted third-party slicers on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, or Simplify3D, after manual configuration of machine and extruder parameters. Although it lacks native cloud features or advanced remote connectivity for corporate fleet management, it supports direct file transfer via local Wi-Fi or USB drives, ensuring a secure offline workflow for intellectual property protection. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs i-Fast 2150 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+431%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs i-Fast 150 mm/s — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+233%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs i-Fast 320 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+25%)
- Input shaper: Sidewinder X4 Plus yes, i-Fast no
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs i-Fast 330×250 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+9%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, max print speed and build height z.
Choose i-Fast if…
it shows no measurable advantage over Sidewinder X4 Plus on the available specs: consider it on price or availability.
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