Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs K2 SE Combo 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and K2 SE Combo 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose K2 SE Combo 3D Printer if multicolor printing matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K2 SE Combo 3D Printer
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 499 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 35.5 × 35.5 × 48.2 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 10.58 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 220 × 215 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 245 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 350 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 240 mm | 215 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 245 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | cartesian |
| 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 |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| 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 | 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. | Natively compatible with Creality Print 6.0 and other third-party slicers. It supports Wi-Fi connectivity and features 8 GB of internal eMMC memory for local storage of G-code and 3MF files. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs K2 SE Combo 3D Printer 499 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+69%)
- Multicolor printing: K2 SE Combo 3D Printer yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Requires external accessory: K2 SE Combo 3D Printer yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm vs K2 SE Combo 3D Printer 220×215 mm — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+22%)
- Maximum Z height: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 260 mm vs K2 SE Combo 3D Printer 245 mm — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+6%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you value price, work area and maximum z height.
Choose K2 SE Combo 3D Printer if…
you value multicolor printing.
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