Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab A1 Combo
- The Bambu Lab A1 Combo wins, 9.2 vs 7.4 out of 10.
- Sidewinder X4 Plus prints 2.1× the volume (300×300×400 ÷ 256³ = 2.15) and costs less.
- Same 500 mm/s top speed.
- Pick the A1 Combo if your prints fit in 25.6 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab A1 Combo
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 4/5
The verdict
Buy the A1 Combo.
9.2/10 vs Sidewinder X4 Plus's 7.4/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. One printer. This one. The A1 Combo does multi-color, does speed, does software polish, all at a price that embarrasses the competition. The open frame is the only real compromise and most people won't care.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Sidewinder X4 PlusArtillery · FDM
vsA1 ComboBambu Lab · FDM
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Spec | A1 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 36.0 L (wins) | Build volume | 16.8 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.5 kg | Weight | 9.65 kg |
Features
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Feature | A1 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 300x300x400mm build | No |
| Yes | Klipper | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| No | Multi-color (AMS Lite) | Yes |
| No | WiFi | Yes |
| No | Camera | Yes |
| No | Vibration compensation | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Spec | A1 Combo |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Print Quality | 9 (wins) |
| 8 | Speed | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 9 (wins) |
| 7.4 | Overall | 9.2 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 300 × 300 × 400 mm
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
What owners say
300x300x400 for [this price]. I don't know how they make money on this.
Sidewinder X4 Plus owner, r/3DprintingGreat for cosplay on a budget. Printed full armor pieces in single runs.
Sidewinder X4 Plus owner, 3D Printing Nerd (YouTube)The A1 Combo is the printer I recommend to literally everyone who asks.
A1 Combo owner, r/3DprintingMulti-color out of the box at this price is insane. Changed how I think about printing.
A1 Combo owner, Make Anything (YouTube)Bambu did it again, this is the new gold standard for consumer 3D printing.
A1 Combo owner, All3DP
Pros & Cons
Sidewinder X4 Plus
- +300x300x400mm at this price: 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
- −QC varies batch to batch: some users get great units, some need calibration work
- −Artillery's community is thin compared to Creality or Elegoo
A1 Combo
- +AMS Lite ships in the box, not as a separate purchase
- +Bambu Studio slices and sends in under a minute
- +500mm/s speed that actually holds up at 0.2mm layers
- −Open frame means ABS is borderline without an enclosure
- −AMS Lite tops out at 4 colors; want more, buy a different system
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus better than the Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo scores higher (9.2/10). 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, Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus or Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
The Bambu Lab A1 Combo is more beginner-friendly (10/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab A1 Combo worth paying more for over the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
The Bambu Lab A1 Combo scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra money gets you ams lite ships in the box, not as a separate purchase.
What's the main difference between Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Bambu Lab A1 Combo?
Build volume (300x300x400mm vs 256x256x256mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus is best for large-prints; the Bambu Lab A1 Combo targets beginners.