Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if build height z and work area matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if max nozzle temperature and price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 42/100 for Sidewinder X4 Plus.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~349–399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 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 | 350 °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 | — | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | — | 4 |
| 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 proprietary Elegoo OS, built on Klipper architecture, manages full-auto calibration routines and AI-assisted monitoring. The machine is primarily supported by Elegoo Slicer (an Orca Slicer derivative), ensuring optimal control over material profiles and dynamic color changes. Users can also natively use Orca Slicer or export G-code from third-party alternatives like Cura. The intuitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity enable seamless remote management and direct job queuing over the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+56%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Centauri Carbon 2 256×256 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+37%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+17%)
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+8%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 110 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value build height z and work area.
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value max nozzle temperature, price and max bed temperature.
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