Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro vs Qidi Tech Q2 3D Printer
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Sidewinder X4 Pro and Q2 3D Printer are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price matters more; choose Q2 3D Printer if enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q2 3D Printer scores 62/100 against 36/100 for Sidewinder X4 Pro.
| Parameter |
Sidewinder X4 Pro
Artillery
F2 · Intermediate
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Q2 3D Printer
Qidi Tech
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~270–320 € | 499 € |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm | 40.2 × 43.8 × 49.4 cm |
| Weight (kg) | — | 18.1 kg |
| Work area (mm) | 240 × 240 mm | 270 × 270 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 260 mm | 256 mm |
| Power (W) | 300 W | 630 W |
| Maximum speed | 500 mm/s | 600 mm/s |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 240.0 mm | 270 mm |
| Build height Z (mm) | 260.0 mm | 256 mm |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | CoreXY |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300.0 °C | 370 °C |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 100.0 °C | 120 °C |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 500.0 mm/s | 600 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 | True |
| Input shaper | True | True |
| Multicolor printing | False | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | False | True |
| Max colors | — | 16 |
| 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 is natively supported by QIDI Studio, a slicing software derived from PrusaSlicer and Orca Slicer, providing a modern interface and advanced features. The open architecture still allows the use of third-party slicing solutions. Network connectivity, via Wi-Fi or Ethernet, facilitates direct remote printing and monitoring, aided by the built-in camera. |
The differences that matter
- Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € vs Q2 3D Printer 499 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+69%)
- Enclosed chamber: Q2 3D Printer yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Work area: Sidewinder X4 Pro 240×240 mm vs Q2 3D Printer 270×270 mm — Q2 3D Printer wins (+27%)
- Multicolor printing: Q2 3D Printer yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
- Multicolor requires accessory: Q2 3D Printer yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
Which one to choose
Choose Q2 3D Printer if…
you value enclosed chamber, work area and multicolor printing.
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