Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus ($349, FDM) and Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra ($459, 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 Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra takes the crown with 7.8/10 vs 7.4/10. It pulls ahead in Print Quality, Reliability. That said, the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus saves you $110 and wins on Value, Speed.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus | Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $459 |
| Type | FDM | RESIN |
| Build Volume | 300 x 300 x 400 mm | 218 x 123 x 220 mm |
| Print Speed | 500 mm/s | 150 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 11 kg |
| Overall Score | 7.4/10 | 7.8/10 |
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
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
+218x123mm plate fits a full Warhammer squad in one run, not two
+12K resolution holds up just as well as the Mars at 14K for most print sizes
+Tilt release is worth it at this plate size: peel forces on large prints are brutal without it
+Terrain and base tiles look genuinely stunning at this resolution
−Resin consumption goes up fast when you're filling a plate this size
−Post-processing for a full plate run takes 45-60 minutes minimum
−The purifier helps but a plate this big curing kicks up more fumes
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 Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra if you want:
- A great printer for resin
- A great printer for miniatures
- A great printer for large-prints
- 12K mono LCD
- Tilt release
- Air purifier
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus better than the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
By the numbers, the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra scores higher (7.8/10). 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 Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
Both score 6/10 for beginners. Go with the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus to save $110.
Is the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra worth $110 more than the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
The Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.4/10). The extra $110 gets you 218x123mm plate fits a full warhammer squad in one run, not two.
What's the main difference between Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra?
Technology: the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus is FDM (filament) and the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.