Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Max
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro and Neptune 4 Max are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Max if work area matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Max
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 549 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 65.8 × 63.2 × 74 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 420 × 420 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 480 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | — |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | — | 0.1 mm |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240.0 mm | 420 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260.0 mm | 480 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 85 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| 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 | False |
| Max colors | — | 1 |
| 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. | The system relies on an open ecosystem thanks to the motherboard with pre-installed Klipper. Users can manage the machine both through the 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen interface and via local network using the integrated web interface (Fluidd). Elegoo provides its own customized version of the Cura slicer, but the printer remains fully compatible with most third-party slicers such as PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, and Simplify3D. Native support for Wi-Fi and LAN connectivity facilitates sending and monitoring G-code files without the need for physical media. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro 240×240 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 420×420 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+206%)
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € vs Neptune 4 Max 549 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+86%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Pro 260 mm vs Neptune 4 Max 480 mm — Neptune 4 Max wins (+85%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Pro 100 °C vs Neptune 4 Max 85 °C — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if…
you value price and max bed temperature.
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