Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab P1P
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Sidewinder X4 Plus offers more volume than the P1P, 300×300×400 mm against 256×256×256 mm, and costs about 150 € less. The P1P is the pick for anyone who wants multicolor, up to 16 colors with an accessory.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~500–600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 9.65 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| 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 |
| Filament sensor | — | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | No |
| Native Klipper | — | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | — | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | Yes |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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. | The P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. |
The differences that matter
- 400 mm height vs 256 mm → a 35 cm tall part fits on the X4 Plus, on the P1P it has to be split.
- Wi-Fi for files only, no Klipper interface, vs the Bambu Handy app → remote monitoring is fuller on the P1P.
- 380–430 € vs 500–600 € → the X4 Plus costs about 150 € less.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
Parts up to 400 mm tall or 300×300 mm bases in one piece, with G-code from any slicer (PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, OrcaSlicer, Cura). The trade-off is Marlin firmware with no Klipper web interface: Wi-Fi is for file transfer and limits remote monitoring and real-time adjustments.
Choose P1P if…
Multicolor models, up to 16 colors with the accessory, with Bambu Studio and the Bambu Handy app, and a LAN-only mode for those who avoid the cloud. The trade-off is the 256×256×256 mm volume, about 150 € more and firmware that is not compatible with Klipper.
Where to buy
Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
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