Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 vs Qidi Tech X-Max 3 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 and X-Max 3 3D Printer are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3×). Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 costs less (~€295) and is the entry-level choice; X-Max 3 3D Printer offers more capability at a higher price (~€899). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro S1
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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X-Max 3 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | ~799–999 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 55.3 × 55.3 × 60.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 30.2 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 325 × 325 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 315 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240 mm | 325 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260 mm | 315 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | 350 °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 | 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 system relies on an architecture based on native Klipper firmware, a configuration that guarantees advanced kinematics management and precise control of accelerations through input shaping algorithms. The local and remote user interface is managed fluidly, allowing full monitoring of print parameters without the need to depend on mandatory external cloud services. For file preparation, the machine supports the main slicing software available on the market, including Qidi Print, OrcaSlicer, and PrusaSlicer, offering optimized profiles to enhance production times and the surface quality of components. Connectivity options include wired network and Wi-Fi, facilitating the integration of the device into local networks of laboratories or digital workshops. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 295 € vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 899 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 wins (+205%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 240×240 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 325×325 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+83%)
- Enclosed chamber: X-Max 3 3D Printer yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 no
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 260 mm vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 315 mm — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+21%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Pro S1 500 mm/s vs X-Max 3 3D Printer 600 mm/s — X-Max 3 3D Printer wins (+20%)
Which one to choose
Choose X-Max 3 3D Printer if…
you value work area, enclosed chamber and build height z.
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