Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and Centauri Carbon 2 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if price and multicolor requires accessory matters more; choose Centauri Carbon 2 if enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Centauri Carbon 2 scores 54/100 against 36/100 for Sidewinder X4 Pro S1.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Centauri Carbon 2
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | ~349–399 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 50 × 48 × 74.3 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 19.35 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 1100 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| 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 | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 110 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed 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 |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| 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. | The proprietary Elegoo OS, built on Klipper architecture, manages full-auto calibration routines and AI-assisted monitoring. The machine is primarily supported by Elegoo Slicer (an Orca Slicer derivative), ensuring optimal control over material profiles and dynamic color changes. Users can also natively use Orca Slicer or export G-code from third-party alternatives like Cura. The intuitive touchscreen and Wi-Fi connectivity enable seamless remote management and direct job queuing over the local network. |
The differences that matter
- Enclosed chamber: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs Centauri Carbon 2 374 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+27%)
- Multicolor printing: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Centauri Carbon 2 yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 300 °C vs Centauri Carbon 2 350 °C — Centauri Carbon 2 wins (+17%)
Which one to choose
Choose Centauri Carbon 2 if…
you value enclosed chamber, multicolor printing and max nozzle temperature.
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