Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs X2D
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and X2D are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if price and maximum z height matters more; choose X2D if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, X2D scores 60/100 against 39/100 for Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X2D
Bambu Lab
F3 · Advanced
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| Riconoscimenti | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 629 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 39.2 × 40.6 × 47.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 16.25 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 260 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1600 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 50 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300.0 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400.0 mm | 260 mm |
| Kinematics | — | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 1000 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 25 |
| 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 X2D uses Bambu Studio as its official software, available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It also accepts standard G-code from third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, SuperSlicer, and Cura, though some advanced features — including automatic calibration and dual-nozzle workflow management — are only fully supported within Bambu Studio. |
MakerSpecs Awards
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Best value Advanced
At €629 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 7 advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines, with a technical score of 55/100.
How we assign awards →Best price Advanced
The lowest list price among advanced Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) machines: €629. The second cheapest starts at €1099. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs X2D 1000 mm/s — X2D wins (+100%)
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs X2D 629 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+55%)
- Maximum Z height: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs X2D 260 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+54%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs X2D 256×256 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+37%)
- Max bed temperature: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs X2D 120 °C — X2D wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, maximum z height and work area. «The Z height determines how tall a part the machine can produce in one print. Vertical objects such as vases, load-bearing structures, or casting patterns require a high Z travel. A lower value does not affect quality but forces the user to split or reorient the model. Z height should be considered alongside the XY surface to assess total usable build volume.»
Choose X2D if…
you value max print speed and max bed temperature. «The rated maximum speed indicates the theoretical hardware limit, not the everyday working speed. Faster machines reduce print times on simple geometries, but real-world speed depends on material, geometry, required surface finish, and slicer settings. Values above 200–300 mm/s are meaningful only on machines with CoreXY kinematics, active input shaping, and a stiffened mechanical frame.»
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