Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro vs Prusa Research CORE One+ kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro and CORE One+ kit are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.6×). Sidewinder X4 Pro costs less (~€295) and is the entry-level choice; CORE One+ kit offers more capability at a higher price (~€1049). Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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CORE One+ kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2026 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 1049 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | — |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 250 × 220 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 270 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | — |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240.0 mm | 220 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260.0 mm | 270 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 200 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 | False |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max colors | — | 5 |
| 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. | Prusa firmware based on Marlin, fully open source, with built-in input shaper for faster and cleaner prints. Official slicer: PrusaSlicer (free, optimized profiles), compatible with Cura and Simplify3D. Control via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi with Prusa Connect (optional). No filament DRM: full freedom to use third-party materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € vs CORE One+ kit 1049 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+256%)
- Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Pro 500 mm/s vs CORE One+ kit 200 mm/s — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+150%)
- Enclosed chamber: CORE One+ kit yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro yes, CORE One+ kit no
- Multicolor printing: CORE One+ kit yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if…
you value price, max print speed and native klipper.
Choose CORE One+ kit if…
you value enclosed chamber and multicolor printing.
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