Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab X1E
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and X1E are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.3×). Sidewinder X4 Plus costs less (~€405) and is the entry-level choice; X1E offers more capability at a higher price (~€2550). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X1E
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~2400–2700 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 16 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| 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 | 320 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 120 °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 X1E works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicer, which handles slicing, automatic calibration, and remote monitoring via the Bambu Handy app. Orca Slicer, an open-source Bambu Studio fork with dedicated profiles, is also supported. The firmware is proprietary; Klipper is not natively supported. The printer can run in LAN-only mode, operating fully without an internet connection through the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs X1E 2550 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+530%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs X1E 256 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs X1E 256×256 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+37%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs X1E 120 °C — X1E wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs X1E 320 °C — X1E wins (+7%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
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