Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Qidi Tech Max4 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Plus and Max4 3D Printer are not direct competitors: different use classes (F2 vs F4). Sidewinder X4 Plus costs less (~€405) and is the entry-level choice; Max4 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Plus
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Max4 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F4 · Semi-professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~380–430 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 51 × 49 × 68 cm | 55.8 × 57.8 × 61.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 15.5 kg | 40 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 300 × 300 mm | 390 × 390 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 400 mm | 340 mm |
| Power (W) | 450 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 800 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.1 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 300.0 mm | 390 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 400.0 mm | 340 mm |
| Kinematics | — | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 800 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | — | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Multi-extruder | — | False |
| Native Klipper | — | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | — | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | — | True |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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 machine natively runs on Klipper firmware, offering comprehensive control and high computational speed for advanced features like input shaping. The user interface is managed locally via a large 5-inch touchscreen. Remote monitoring is facilitated by the integrated 1080p AI webcam with error detection for extrusion failures. For slicing, the manufacturer provides QIDI Studio, a software derived from PrusaSlicer/Bambu Studio, specifically optimized for high-temperature material profiles. Users can also access the Fluidd web interface for advanced control over the printer parameters and print offline via a USB drive or through the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Plus 405 € vs Max4 3D Printer 1049 € — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+159%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300×300 mm vs Max4 3D Printer 390×390 mm — Max4 3D Printer wins (+69%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Plus 500 mm/s vs Max4 3D Printer 800 mm/s — Max4 3D Printer wins (+60%)
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Plus 300 °C vs Max4 3D Printer 370 °C — Max4 3D Printer wins (+23%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Plus 400 mm vs Max4 3D Printer 340 mm — Sidewinder X4 Plus wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Plus if…
you value price and build height z.
Choose Max4 3D Printer if…
you value work area, max print speed and max nozzle temperature.
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