Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Prusa CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and Prusa CORE One+ kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 costs less (~€295) and is the entry-level choice; Prusa CORE One+ kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Prusa CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | — |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 240 mm | 220 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 200 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | False | True |
| Maximum colors | — | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+256%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs Prusa CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+150%)
- Closed chamber: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 yes, Prusa CORE One+ kit no
- Multicolor printing: Prusa CORE One+ kit yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper.
Choose Prusa CORE One+ kit if…
you value closed chamber, multicolor printing and maximum z height.
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