Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Creality K2 Pro Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and K2 Pro Combo are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose K2 Pro Combo if max print speed matters more. On the category's overall technical index, K2 Pro Combo scores 55/100 against 42/100 for Sidewinder X4 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
|
K2 Pro Combo
Creality
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 1099 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 44.5 × 50.5 × 85 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 23.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1300 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 300 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 300 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 | 600 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 | — | True |
| 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. | Natively managed via Creality Print, it features AI capabilities for first-layer monitoring and print failure detection. It offers comprehensive connectivity via Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB, supporting remote control and the Creality Cloud ecosystem. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs K2 Pro Combo 1099 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+171%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs K2 Pro Combo 300 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+33%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs K2 Pro Combo 600 mm/s — K2 Pro Combo wins (+20%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs K2 Pro Combo 110 °C — K2 Pro Combo wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and build height z.
Choose K2 Pro Combo if…
you value max print speed and max bed temperature.
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