Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Kingroon KLP1
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison — 2026
The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Kingroon KLP1 are both FDM 3D printers competing in the same price bracket — $349 vs $299. We scored both across value, beginner-friendliness, quality, speed, and reliability. Here's the full breakdown.
Our Verdict
The Kingroon KLP1 takes the crown with 7.6/10 vs 7.4/10. It pulls ahead in Print Quality.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus | Kingroon KLP1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $299 |
| Type | FDM | FDM |
| Build Volume | 300 x 300 x 400 mm | 200 x 200 x 200 mm |
| Print Speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.05 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Overall Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 |
Pros & Cons
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
+Massive build volume at $349
+Klipper pre-installed
+Direct drive
+Great for cosplay
−Mixed QC reviews
−Smaller community
−Can be loud
−No enclosure
Kingroon KLP1
+Enclosed with linear rails at $299
+CoreXY kinematics
+Klipper pre-installed
+Compact enclosed footprint
−Small 200mm build volume
−Kingroon community smaller than competitors
−Needs tuning out of box
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 Kingroon KLP1 if you want:
- A great printer for enclosed
- A great printer for compact
- A great printer for diy
- Enclosed
- Linear rails
- CoreXY
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus better than the Kingroon KLP1?
By the numbers, the Kingroon KLP1 scores higher (7.6/10). 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 Kingroon KLP1?
Both score 6/10 for beginners. Go with the Kingroon KLP1 to save $50.
Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus worth $50 more than the Kingroon KLP1?
The Kingroon KLP1 actually scores higher (7.6/10) despite costing $50 less. The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Kingroon KLP1?
Build volume (300x300x400mm vs 200x200x200mm) and print speed (500 vs 500 mm/s). The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus is best for large-prints; the Kingroon KLP1 targets enclosed.