Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus are both FDM 3D printers competing in different tiers, $499 vs $349. Both are scored across value, beginner-friendliness, quality, speed, and reliability. Here's the full breakdown.
Our Verdict
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo takes the crown with 8.2/10 vs 7.4/10. It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Print Quality, Speed, Reliability. That said, the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus saves you $150 and wins on Value.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo | Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $349 |
| Type | FDM | FDM |
| Build Volume | 250 x 250 x 260 mm | 300 x 300 x 400 mm |
| Print Speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Weight | 12.5 kg | 14.5 kg |
| Overall Score | 8.2/10 | 7.4/10 |
Pros & Cons
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
+8 colors out of the box, double what the Bambu A1 Combo offers
+CoreXY speed at a competitive price point
+ACE Pro 2 wastes less filament on color swaps than its predecessor
+Paint-on multi-color tools in the Anycubic slicer are genuinely good
−Anycubic's software is solid but still behind Bambu Studio
−Community is smaller than Bambu or Creality
−No enclosure
−ACE Pro 2 takes up a lot of desk space
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
+300x300x400mm at $349: the price-per-cubic-millimeter is absurd
+Klipper pre-installed with room to tune
+Direct drive handles TPU and flexible materials at this large scale
+Prints armor plates and large props without slicing and gluing
−QC varies batch to batch: some users get great units, some need calibration work
−Artillery's community is thin compared to Creality or Elegoo
−Gets audibly loud pushing 500mm/s; this is a workshop printer, not a bedroom one
Who Should Buy Which?
Choose the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo if you want:
- A great printer for multi-color
- A great printer for speed
- A great printer for beginners
- 8-color ACE Pro 2 multi-color system
- CoreXY architecture
- Auto bed leveling
Choose the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus if you want:
- A great printer for large-prints
- A great printer for budget
- A great printer for speed
- 300x300x400mm build
- Klipper
- Auto bed leveling
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo better than the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
By the numbers, the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher (8.2/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo or Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo worth $150 more than the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo scores higher overall (8.2/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra $150 gets you 8 colors out of the box, double what the bambu a1 combo offers.
What's the main difference between Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo and Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
Build volume (250x250x260mm vs 300x300x400mm) and print speed (600 vs 500 mm/s). The Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is best for multi-color; the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus targets large-prints.