Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Sidewinder X4 Plus costs about 590 € less than the MK4S and has a much larger build volume, 300 × 300 × 400 mm against 250 × 210 × 220. The choice is size and price on one side, the Prusa ecosystem on the other.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 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 | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | — |
| Kinematics | — | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | — | No |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Multi-extruder | — | No |
| Native Klipper | — | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | — |
| Multicolor printing | — | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | Yes |
| 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. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Volume 300 × 300 × 400 mm against 250 × 210 × 220 → parts that must be split in two on the MK4S fit whole on the X4 Plus.
- Price about 405 € against 999 € → the X4 Plus costs about 590 € less.
- Remote control: Wi-Fi for file transfer only on the X4 Plus, Prusa Connect and OctoPrint on the MK4S → remote monitoring and adjustments only on the MK4S.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you print large or tall parts, such as an enclosure or a fixture 300 mm wide or up to 400 mm high, and want to stay around 400 €. The trade-off is Wi-Fi that only transfers files: there is no web interface for remote monitoring and real-time adjustments.
Choose MK4S if…
you want to follow and control prints remotely through Prusa Connect or OctoPrint, with no Prusa account needed to print, and your parts fit in 250 × 210 mm and 220 mm of height. It costs about 590 € more, and multicolour needs an accessory.
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