Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if max bed temperature matters more.
| Parameter |
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 300.0 mm | 250 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 400.0 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | — | cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | — | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Requires external accessory | — | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 5 |
| 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 MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+102%)
- Maximum Z height: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+82%)
- Work area: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+71%)
- Max bed temperature: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 120 °C — Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+20%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit 290 °C — Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+3%)
Which one to choose
Choose Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, maximum z height and work area.
Choose Original Prusa MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value max bed temperature.
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