Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro vs Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro and Neptune 4 Plus are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price matters more; choose Neptune 4 Plus if work area and build height z matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Neptune 4 Plus
Elegoo
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2023 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | ~300–400 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 53.3 × 51.7 × 63.8 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 14.4 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 320 × 320 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 385 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 | 320 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260.0 mm | 385 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 300 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 110 °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 printer operates with Klipper firmware pre-installed on a 64-bit ARM processor, enabling advanced standard features like input shaping and pressure advance. The user interface is managed via a removable capacitive touchscreen and a dedicated web interface (Fluidd or Mainsail) for remote control and monitoring via Wi-Fi or LAN connection. For file preparation, the machine is compatible with major slicers on the market, including Elegoo Cura (bundled by the manufacturer), UltiMaker Cura, PrusaSlicer, and OrcaSlicer. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro 240×240 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 320×320 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+78%)
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Pro 260 mm vs Neptune 4 Plus 385 mm — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+48%)
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € vs Neptune 4 Plus 350 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+19%)
- Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Pro 100 °C vs Neptune 4 Plus 110 °C — Neptune 4 Plus wins (+10%)
Which one to choose
Choose Neptune 4 Plus if…
you value work area, build height z and max bed temperature.
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