Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and Neptune 3 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if max print speed matters more; choose Neptune 3 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Sidewinder X4 Plus scores 42/100 against 15/100 for Neptune 3 Pro.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | ~199–259 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | — | False |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| 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 operating system is based on the open-source Marlin firmware, ensuring broad compatibility and stability for the user. The printer is supported by major slicing software on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura and PrusaSlicer, for which official preset profiles or easily configurable community profiles exist. Operational management is handled via a practical removable capacitive touchscreen, featuring a simple interface for manual control and monitoring. The machine operates entirely offline, reading G-code files via a MicroSD card or direct USB cable connection, without any dependency on cloud services or wireless networks. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs Neptune 3 Pro 180 mm/s — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+178%)
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+77%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 225×225 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+78%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Neptune 3 Pro 280 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+43%)
- Input shaper: Sidewinder X4 Plus yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value max print speed, work area and build height z.
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