Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Bambu Lab X2D
- The Bambu Lab X2D wins, 8.8 vs 7.4 out of 10.
- Sidewinder X4 Plus prints 2.1× the volume (300×300×400 ÷ 256×256×260 = 2.11) and costs less.
- X2D is faster, 600 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the X2D if your prints fit in 26 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Bambu Lab X2D
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8.8/10
- Wins
- 4/5
The verdict
Buy the X2D.
8.8/10 vs Sidewinder X4 Plus's 7.4/10, and it wins 4 of 5 categories. The X2D kills the gap that used to exist between the P2S and the H2D. For a little more than a P2S you get dual nozzles, active chamber heating, and a servo extruder with flow sensing. The Combo is the sweet spot for serious hobbyists. Most aggressively priced printer launch of 2026.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Sidewinder X4 PlusArtillery · FDM
vsX2DBambu Lab · FDM
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Spec | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| 36.0 L (wins) | Build volume | 17.0 L |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 600 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.5 kg | Weight | 22 kg |
Features
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Feature | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 300x300x400mm build | No |
| Yes | Klipper | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | No |
| Yes | Direct drive | No |
| Yes | PEI build plate | No |
| No | Dual extruder (direct drive + bowden) | Yes |
| No | 65C actively heated chamber | Yes |
| No | 300C hotend with servo extruder and real-time flow sensing | Yes |
| No | Optional Vision Encoder (50-micron motion accuracy) | Yes |
| No | 31 sensors monitoring feed path, thermals, and safety | Yes |
| No | AI camera with failure detection | Yes |
| No | AMS 2 Pro compatible | Yes |
| No | Stainless steel linear rails | Yes |
| No | 3-stage air filtration (G3 + H12 HEPA + activated carbon) | Yes |
| No | Sub-50dB noise level | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Spec | X2D |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8 |
| 6 | Beginner Friendliness | 7 (wins) |
| 7 | Print Quality | 10 (wins) |
| 8 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 9 (wins) |
| 7.4 | Overall | 8.8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 300 × 300 × 400 mm
- 256 × 256 × 260 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)Exceptional print quality, material compatibility, and all at a superb price.
X2D owner, TechRadarImproving a fan favorite. The X2D delivers where it counts.
X2D owner, Tom's Hardware
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
X2D
- +Dual nozzle at a third of what the H2D costs
- +65C heated chamber handles any engineering material you'll realistically use
- +31 sensors and a servo extruder with real-time flow compensation
- −Same build volume as the P2S, not the H2D's bigger 325mm
- −Dual-extrusion mode shrinks the usable X to around 235.5mm
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 X2D?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab X2D scores higher (8.8/10). 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 X2D?
The Bambu Lab X2D is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 6/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Bambu Lab X2D worth paying more for over the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
The Bambu Lab X2D scores higher overall (8.8/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra money gets you dual nozzle at a third of what the h2d costs.
What's the main difference between Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Bambu Lab X2D?
Build volume (300x300x400mm vs 256x256x260mm) and print speed (500 vs 600 mm/s). The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus is best for large-prints; the Bambu Lab X2D targets professional.