Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and X1 Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose X1 Carbon if max bed temperature matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 7 μm |
| 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 | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 500 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 | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| 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 printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs X1 Carbon 1150 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+184%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs X1 Carbon 256 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs X1 Carbon 256×256 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+37%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs X1 Carbon 110 °C — X1 Carbon wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
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