Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs X1 Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and X1 Carbon are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.9×). Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 costs less (~€295) and is the entry-level choice; X1 Carbon offers more capability at a higher price (~€1150). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | ~1050–1250 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 38.9 × 38.9 × 45.7 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.13 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 7 μm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 240 mm | 256 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum 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 printer is controlled via Bambu Studio, the proprietary slicer available for Windows, macOS, and Linux, as well as the Bambu Handy mobile app. LAN mode is supported, allowing full local control without an internet connection or cloud account. Remote monitoring via Bambu Cloud is optional. Bambu Studio accepts 3MF, STL, OBJ, and STEP files and includes advanced features such as vibration compensation and flow rate control. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs X1 Carbon 1150 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+290%)
- Closed chamber: X1 Carbon yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 yes, X1 Carbon no
- Multicolor printing: X1 Carbon yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Requires external accessory: X1 Carbon yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you value price, native klipper and maximum z height.
Choose X1 Carbon if…
you value closed chamber, multicolor printing and work area.
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