Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Two Sidewinders from the same year and the same class. The Plus offers a much taller build volume and costs about €110 more; the Pro S1 is smaller and runs native Klipper.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~270–320 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 240 × 240 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 300 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 240 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Multi-extruder | — | No |
| Native Klipper | — | Yes |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | — | No |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | No |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Compatible with Artillery Slicer and Cura; the Marlin firmware accepts standard G-code, so it works with PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, OrcaSlicer. WiFi file transfer does not offer a Klipper web interface, limiting remote monitoring and real-time adjustments. | Native Klipper firmware with a 64-bit ARM 1.5 GHz processor. The printer is controlled via Wi-Fi from the Fluidd or Mainsail web interface, sending G-code from any slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer). No proprietary software required; USB/Type-C connection allows offline control. The user has full access to macros and advanced Klipper tuning, without hardware modifications. |
The differences that matter
- Volume: 300 × 300 × 400 mm vs 240 × 240 × 260 mm → the 400 mm of height is the reason to pick the Plus; for parts under 260 mm tall it adds nothing.
- Firmware: Marlin on the Plus, native Klipper on the Pro S1 → only the Pro S1 lets you manage macros and parameters from a browser.
- Price: about €405 vs about €295 → roughly €110 extra for the volume.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
Choose the X4 Plus for tall or long parts that you would have to cut in two and glue on the Pro S1. It runs Marlin and its Wi-Fi transfer has no Klipper web interface, so remote monitoring and real-time adjustment are limited.
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
Choose the X4 Pro S1 if you want to work with Klipper: Fluidd or Mainsail over Wi-Fi, macros and advanced tuning with no hardware changes, for about €110 less. The trade-off is a smaller build volume.
Where to buy
Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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