Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Prusa Research XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle are not direct competitors: very different prices (~11.1×). Sidewinder X4 Plus costs less (~€405) and is the entry-level choice; XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle offers more capability at a higher price (~€4499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 4499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | 720 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 360 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| 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 | — |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | — | True |
| Native Klipper | — | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | False |
| 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 printer is natively compatible with PrusaSlicer, an open-source slicer with official tested profiles for all supported materials; OrcaSlicer profiles are also available. The firmware is Prusa-proprietary (STM32/xBuddy-based) with no native Klipper support. Remote management is available via Prusa Connect (optional cloud platform) or over the local network; offline printing from USB is fully supported with no functional limitations. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 4499 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+1011%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360×360 mm — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+44%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 360 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+11%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 100 °C vs XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle 120 °C — XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and build height z.
Choose XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer - Enclosure Bundle if…
you value work area and max bed temperature.
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