Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Creality Halot-Mage Pro
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus ($349, FDM) and Creality Halot-Mage Pro ($299, RESIN) use fundamentally different technologies. FDM melts filament layer by layer; resin cures liquid with UV light. Here's how they stack up.
Our Verdict
The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus takes the crown with 7.4/10 vs 7.2/10. It pulls ahead in Value, Speed. That said, the Creality Halot-Mage Pro saves you $50 and wins on Print Quality.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus | Creality Halot-Mage Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $299 |
| Type | FDM | RESIN |
| Build Volume | 300 x 300 x 400 mm | 228 x 128 x 230 mm |
| Print Speed | 500 mm/s | 120 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 9.8 kg |
| Overall Score | 7.4/10 | 7.2/10 |
Pros & Cons
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
Creality Halot-Mage Pro
+Integral light source eliminates the uneven exposure common in budget MSLA printers
+8K resolution at $299 undercuts most Saturn-class competitors
+Built-in air purifier is functional, not decorative
+Creality's brand means spare parts and community resources are accessible
−Creality's resin-specific community is smaller than Elegoo's well-established base
−Firmware has shipped with bugs that need patching before first use
−228x128mm plate is slightly smaller than the Elegoo Saturn at the same price point
Who Should Buy Which?
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
Choose the Creality Halot-Mage Pro if you want:
- A great printer for resin
- A great printer for miniatures
- A great printer for detail
- 8K mono LCD
- Integral light source
- WiFi
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus better than the Creality Halot-Mage Pro?
By the numbers, the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus scores higher (7.4/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Creality Halot-Mage Pro may be the smarter buy if you need resin.
Which is better for beginners, Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus or Creality Halot-Mage Pro?
Both score 6/10 for beginners. Go with the Creality Halot-Mage Pro to save $50.
Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus worth $50 more than the Creality Halot-Mage Pro?
The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus scores higher overall (7.4/10 vs 7.2/10). The extra $50 gets you 300x300x400mm at $349: the price-per-cubic-millimeter is absurd.
What's the main difference between Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Creality Halot-Mage Pro?
Technology: the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus is FDM (filament) and the Creality Halot-Mage Pro is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.