Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and Elegoo Centauri Carbon are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if price and requires external accessory matters more; choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if closed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Elegoo Centauri Carbon scores 48/100 against 33/100 for Sidewinder X4 Pro S1.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | ~300–450 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 39.8 × 40.4 × 49 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 17.5 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 | ||
| 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 | 320 °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 | — |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| 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. | This printer is natively supported by Elegoo Slicer, a slicing software based on Orca Slicer that provides users with pre-configured, carefully optimized profiles designed to maximize both part detail and overall printing speed. Additionally, the machine's operating system is fully compatible with the most popular and community-endorsed third-party slicing software, such as Orca Slicer and Ultimaker Cura. The versatile onboard connectivity options include standard USB ports and a reliable dual-band Wi-Fi module (operating at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz). This infrastructure enables effortless remote monitoring and comprehensive control of the printing process via its network interface and the built-in chamber camera, greatly streamlining daily workflow management. |
The differences that matter
- Closed chamber: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 375 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+27%)
- Multicolor printing: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Requires external accessory: Elegoo Centauri Carbon yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm vs Elegoo Centauri Carbon 256×256 mm — Elegoo Centauri Carbon wins (+14%)
Which one to choose
Choose Elegoo Centauri Carbon if…
you value closed chamber, multicolor printing and work area. «A closed chamber reduces thermal gradients around the part being built, limiting warping and cracking caused by rapid cooling in high-shrinkage materials such as ABS, ASA, and PC. It also shields the mechanism from drafts and airborne particles. A closed chamber is effectively necessary for technical materials; for PLA and PETG it is an advantage, not a requirement.»
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