Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro vs Creality K2 Plus Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro and K2 Plus Combo are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5.1×). Sidewinder X4 Pro costs less (~€295) and is the entry-level choice; K2 Plus Combo offers more capability at a higher price (~€1499). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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K2 Plus Combo
Creality
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 1499 € |
| Price updated on | — | 06/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 49.5 × 51.5 × 91.6 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 39.6 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 350 × 350 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 350 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 1200 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 240 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 ±mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240.0 mm | 495 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260.0 mm | 350 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 350 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 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 | False |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Full Klipper firmware with integrated Mainsail or Fluidd web interface via Wi-Fi. Compatible with any slicer that generates standard G-code: Ultimaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer. The protocol is open Klipper, the user can directly adjust Input Shaping and Pressure Advance from the web interface without additional software. | Powered by Creality OS (based on open-source Klipper), the printer is natively compatible with Creality Print 5.0 or newer. Wi-Fi connectivity and the built-in AI camera enable real-time remote monitoring and management. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € vs K2 Plus Combo 1499 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+408%)
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro 240×240 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350×350 mm — K2 Plus Combo wins (+113%)
- Enclosed chamber: K2 Plus Combo yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Pro 260 mm vs K2 Plus Combo 350 mm — K2 Plus Combo wins (+35%)
- Multicolor printing: K2 Plus Combo yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose K2 Plus Combo if…
you value work area, enclosed chamber and build height z.
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