Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Bambu Lab P1P
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 costs about 250 € less than the P1P, which in turn prints in multiple colors. The choice is between open Klipper with any slicer and the multicolor of the Bambu ecosystem.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | ~500–600 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 38.6 × 38.9 × 45.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 9.65 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 1000 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 100 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | No |
| Filament sensor | — | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | No | No |
| Native Klipper | Yes | No |
| Input shaper | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | Yes |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Native Klipper firmware with a 64-bit ARM 1.5 GHz processor. The printer is controlled via Wi-Fi from the Fluidd or Mainsail web interface, sending G-code from any slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer). No proprietary software required; USB/Type-C connection allows offline control. The user has full access to macros and advanced Klipper tuning, without hardware modifications. | The P1P works with Bambu Studio, Bambu Lab's proprietary slicing software available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and with the Bambu Handy mobile app for remote monitoring and print management. Cloud connectivity is optional: the printer also supports a LAN-only mode for users who prefer to operate without connecting to external servers. It is not natively compatible with open-source firmware such as Klipper, nor with third-party slicers like PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer without unofficial profiles. |
The differences that matter
- Native Klipper vs Bambu firmware → macros and tuning are open on the Sidewinder, not on the P1P.
- Up to 16 colors with an accessory vs no multicolor → color is only available on the P1P.
- 270–320 € vs 500–600 € → the Sidewinder costs about 250 € less.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
Single-color prints, with any slicer (Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer) and native Klipper with Fluidd or Mainsail, for around 300 €. The trade-off is the 240×240×260 mm volume and no multicolor.
Choose P1P if…
Multicolor models, up to 16 colors with the accessory, with Bambu Studio and the Bambu Handy app. The trade-off is about 250 € more and a closed ecosystem: the P1P does not support Klipper and, without unofficial profiles, does not work with PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer. Cloud is optional, a LAN-only mode exists.
Where to buy
Filaments for these printers
The most chosen spools among the materials both printers can print according to their specifications.
- ELEGOO PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- Bambu Lab PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- SUNLU PLA PLA1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
- OVERTURE PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol) PETG (Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol)High speed1.75 mm1 kg Check the price on Amazon →
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