Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and Neptune 3 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if max print speed matters more; choose Neptune 3 Pro if price matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 scores 36/100 against 15/100 for Neptune 3 Pro.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 3 Pro
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | ~199–259 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 47.5 × 44.5 × 51.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 8.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 225 × 225 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 350 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240 mm | 225 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 260 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 180 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | False |
| Multicolor printing | False | False |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | — |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| 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 operating system is based on the open-source Marlin firmware, ensuring broad compatibility and stability for the user. The printer is supported by major slicing software on the market, such as Ultimaker Cura and PrusaSlicer, for which official preset profiles or easily configurable community profiles exist. Operational management is handled via a practical removable capacitive touchscreen, featuring a simple interface for manual control and monitoring. The machine operates entirely offline, reading G-code files via a MicroSD card or direct USB cable connection, without any dependency on cloud services or wireless networks. |
The differences that matter
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs Neptune 3 Pro 180 mm/s — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+178%)
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs Neptune 3 Pro 229 € — Neptune 3 Pro wins (+29%)
- Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
- Input shaper: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 yes, Neptune 3 Pro no
- Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 300 °C vs Neptune 3 Pro 260 °C — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+15%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you value max print speed, native klipper and input shaper.
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