Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The choice is between color and firmware control: the Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 prints in a single color but runs Klipper, while the Centauri 2 Combo reaches four colors with the CANVAS system included.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | — |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | — |
| 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 | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | — |
| Filament sensor | — | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Multi-extruder | No | — |
| Native Klipper | Yes | — |
| Input shaper | Yes | — |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| Max 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. | Four-color printing runs through the CANVAS system included in the Combo version. |
The differences that matter
- One color vs four → only the Centauri 2 Combo prints multicolor parts.
- Plate 240 × 240 mm vs 256 × 256 mm → 16 mm more per side on the Centauri; the Sidewinder is only 4 mm taller, 260 vs 256 mm.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you print in one color and want to work on the machine itself: native Klipper with a Fluidd or Mainsail interface over Wi-Fi, full access to macros and tuning, and your choice of Cura, PrusaSlicer or OrcaSlicer. The list price is roughly €270–320 and the usable height is 260 mm. The trade-off: one color only and a 240 × 240 mm plate.
Choose Centauri 2 Combo if…
you print in several colors, up to four, with the CANVAS system included in the Combo and a 256 × 256 mm plate. The trade-off sits at the start: the four colors come only with the Combo version.
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