Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro vs Qidi Tech Q1 Pro

Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)

In brief

Sidewinder X4 Pro and Q1 Pro are two fused filament fabrication (fff/fdm) in a similar class. Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if price matters more; choose Q1 Pro if enclosed chamber matters more. On the category's overall technical index, Q1 Pro scores 56/100 against 36/100 for Sidewinder X4 Pro.

Parameter
Qidi Tech Q1 Pro Q1 Pro Qidi Tech F3 · Advanced
Identity
Launch year 2024 2024
Use tier F2 — Intermediate F3 — Advanced
Price
Price (€) ~270–320 € 599 €
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 45.3 × 43.1 × 51.2 cm 47.7 × 46.7 × 48.9 cm
Weight (kg) 17 kg
Work area (mm) 240 × 240 mm 245 × 245 mm
Z-axis height (mm) 260 mm 240 mm
Power (W) 300 W 650 W
Maximum speed 500 mm/s 600 mm/s
Category specs
Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) 240.0 mm 245 mm
Build height Z (mm) 260.0 mm 240 mm
Kinematics Cartesian CoreXY
Max nozzle temperature (°C) 300.0 °C 350 °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 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. Running on native Klipper firmware, the machine offers an open and accessible control interface via local network (Fluidd or Mainsail). It is natively compatible with QIDI Slicer (derived from PrusaSlicer/Orca), but easily supports all major third-party slicers. It includes advanced features such as input shaping and automatic calibration to maximize print quality at high speeds without requiring registration to proprietary cloud services.

The differences that matter

  • Price: Sidewinder X4 Pro 295 € vs Q1 Pro 599 € — Sidewinder X4 Pro wins (+103%)
  • Enclosed chamber: Q1 Pro yes, Sidewinder X4 Pro no
  • Max print speed: Sidewinder X4 Pro 500 mm/s vs Q1 Pro 600 mm/s — Q1 Pro wins (+20%)
  • Max nozzle temperature: Sidewinder X4 Pro 300 °C vs Q1 Pro 350 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+17%)
  • Max bed temperature: Sidewinder X4 Pro 100 °C vs Q1 Pro 120 °C — Q1 Pro wins (+20%)

Which one to choose

Choose Sidewinder X4 Pro if…

you value price and build height z.

See the Sidewinder X4 Pro sheet →

Choose Q1 Pro if…

you value enclosed chamber, max print speed and max nozzle temperature.

See the Q1 Pro sheet →

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