Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs K1 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and K1 Max are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 costs less (~€295) and is the entry-level choice; K1 Max offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K1 Max
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 899 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 43.5 × 46.2 × 52.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 300 × 300 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 1000 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 240 mm | 300 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 300 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | False |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 4 |
| 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. | It runs on the Klipper-based Creality OS. Compatible with Creality Print, Cura, and PrusaSlicer, featuring remote control support via Wi-Fi or LAN. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs K1 Max 899 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+205%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm vs K1 Max 300×300 mm — K1 Max wins (+56%)
- Closed chamber: K1 Max yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Requires external accessory: K1 Max yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs K1 Max 600 mm/s — K1 Max wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
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