Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 0/5
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab P2S
- The Bambu Lab P2S 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 P2S 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 P2S
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 9.2/10
- Wins
- 4/5
The verdict
Buy the P2S.
9.2/10 vs Sidewinder X4 Plus's 7.4/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. Best enclosed CoreXY under $600 right now. New buyers: this is the answer, skip the P1S comparison. P1S owners: the nozzle system and AMS 2 Pro drying tip the scales toward upgrading, but only if you use those features regularly.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Sidewinder X4 PlusArtillery · FDM
vsP2SBambu Lab · FDM
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 14.9 kg |
Features
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Feature | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 300x300x400mm build | No |
| Yes | Klipper | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| No | Enclosed CoreXY | Yes |
| No | AMS 2 Pro compatible | Yes |
| No | 5-inch touchscreen | Yes |
| No | 1080p AI camera | Yes |
| No | Quick-swap nozzle system | Yes |
| No | PMSM servo extruder (8.5kg force) | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Spec | P2S |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 9 (wins) |
| 7 | Print Quality | 10 (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 quick nozzle swap makes me jealous even as an X1C owner.
P2S owner, r/BambuLabGoldilocks gets a glow up. The P2S refreshes a best seller with meaningful upgrades.
P2S owner, Tom's HardwareFor new buyers, the P2S is recommended without hesitation. Meaningfully better than the P1S in every way.
P2S owner, 3DTechValley
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
P2S
- +Quick-swap nozzle: no tools, no waiting for cool-down, no thread damage from hot-tightening
- +1080p AI camera pauses the print when it detects layer failures, not just notifies you
- +AMS 2 Pro dries filament while printing so you don't need a separate drybox for standard materials
- −No LiDAR sensor: that capability is still exclusive to the X-series
- −P1S owners have no trade-in path; the upgrade cost is the full price
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 P2S?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P2S 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 P2S?
The Bambu Lab P2S is more beginner-friendly (9/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab P2S worth paying more for over the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
The Bambu Lab P2S scores higher overall (9.2/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra money gets you quick-swap nozzle: no tools, no waiting for cool-down, no thread damage from hot-tightening.
What's the main difference between Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Bambu Lab P2S?
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 P2S targets speed.