Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro vs Elegoo Centauri 2 Combo
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
The Sidewinder X4 Pro prints in one color on full Klipper; the Centauri 2 Combo, with the CANVAS system included, prints up to four colors on a wider plate, 256 mm against 240.
| Parameter | ||
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | — |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | — |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 256 × 256 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240.0 mm | 256 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260.0 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | No | — |
| Filament sensor | — | Yes |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Multi-extruder | No | — |
| Native Klipper | Yes | — |
| Input shaper | Yes | — |
| Multicolor printing | No | Yes |
| Multicolor requires accessory | No | No |
| Max colors | — | 4 |
| 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. | Four-color printing runs through the CANVAS system included in the Combo version. |
The differences that matter
- One color vs four → only the Centauri 2 Combo prints multicolor parts.
- Plate 240 × 240 mm vs 256 × 256 mm → the Centauri gains 16 mm per side.
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if…
you print in one color and want to adjust input shaping and pressure advance straight from the Mainsail or Fluidd web interface, with no extra software. The list price is roughly €270–320. The trade-off: one color only and a 240 × 240 mm plate.
Choose Centauri 2 Combo if…
on Monday you have to print a multicolor part, up to four colors, without buying accessories separately: CANVAS is included in the Combo. You have to order the Combo version, the one with the four colors.
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