Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Qidi Tech Plus4
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and Plus4 are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 if price matters more; choose Plus4 if work area and enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Plus4 scores 63/100 against 36/100 for Sidewinder X4 Pro S1.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Plus4
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 799 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 50.5 × 48.7 × 55 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 27 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 305 × 305 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 280 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 850 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240 mm | 305 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 280 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | True |
| Filament sensor | — | True |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | Mesh |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | — | 0.4 mm |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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 relies on an architecture based on Klipper firmware, which provides advanced computational performance and native features like input shaping to reduce vibrations during high-speed movements. Users can interface via the integrated 5-inch touchscreen or through the standard Klipper web interface. The recommended official slicing software is QIDI Studio, a program derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, optimized to leverage the machine's profiles and proprietary print parameters. However, the system maintains an open approach and is fully compatible with third-party slicers such as Orca Slicer, PrusaSlicer, and Cura, ensuring maximum flexibility in the daily workflow. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs Plus4 799 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+171%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm vs Plus4 305×305 mm — Plus4 wins (+62%)
- Enclosed chamber: Plus4 yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Multicolor printing: Plus4 yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Plus4 yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
Which one to choose
Choose Plus4 if…
you value work area, enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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