Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~13.6×). Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 costs less (~€295) and is the entry-level choice; Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€3999). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 3999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 70 × 90 × 72 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 33.7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 360 × 360 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 360 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 235 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.2 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| XY print surface (mm) | 240 mm | 360 mm |
| Maximum Z height (mm) | 260 mm | 360 mm |
| Kinematics | cartesian | corexy |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 400 mm/s |
| Closed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto leveling | mesh | mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | True |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Requires external accessory | False | False |
| 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. | The machine is managed through PrusaSlicer, with dedicated profiles for multi-toolhead configuration and automatic calculation of purge towers or wipe-to-infill strategies. The firmware includes Input Shaper and Pressure Advance for vibration compensation at high speeds. Network connectivity allows job submission and remote monitoring via Prusa Connect, though this is not a requirement for using the machine. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 3999 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+1256%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360×360 mm — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+125%)
- Maximum Z height: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 260 mm vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 360 mm — Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer wins (+38%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 400 mm/s — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+25%)
- Multi-extruder: Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer 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 Original Prusa XL 5-toolhead 3D Printer if…
you value work area, maximum z height and multi-extruder.
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