Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro vs Prusa Research MK4S 3D Printer kit
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro and MK4S 3D Printer kit are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price matters more; choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if multicolor printing matters more.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S 3D Printer kit
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 819 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 7 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 220 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 240 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240.0 mm | 250 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260.0 mm | 220 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 290 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 120 °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 | 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. | The MK4S runs proprietary Prusa firmware based on Marlin, not GRBL. It is managed through PrusaSlicer (with over 180 official profiles included), Simplify3D, or Cura with community profiles. Files are loaded via USB, local network, or PrusaConnect and the Prusa mobile app; it is not compatible with LightBurn or LaserGRBL, being a filament printer. The machine can run fully offline with no cloud dependency, and receives regular firmware updates along with pre-tuned profiles for Prusament materials. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 819 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+178%)
- Native Klipper: Sidewinder X4 Pro yes, MK4S 3D Printer kit no
- Multicolor printing: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: MK4S 3D Printer kit yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Build height Z: Sidewinder X4 Pro 260 mm vs MK4S 3D Printer kit 220 mm — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+18%)
Which one to choose
Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if…
you value price, native klipper and build height z.
Choose MK4S 3D Printer kit if…
you value multicolor printing and max bed temperature.
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