Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if multicolor printing matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 500 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 | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+178%)
- Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Multicolor requires accessory: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 260 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if…
you value price, native klipper and build height z.
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value multicolor printing and max bed temperature.
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