Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if max bed temperature matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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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 | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (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 |
| 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 | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max 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: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+102%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+82%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 250×210 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+71%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 120 °C — MK4S 3D Printer kit wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price, build height z and work area.
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