Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus vs Longer Orange 4K
Head-to-head 3D printer comparison, 2026
Comparing FDM to resin? The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus ($349, FDM) and Longer Orange 4K ($129, 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 6.4/10. It pulls ahead in Beginner Friendliness, Speed, Reliability. That said, the Longer Orange 4K saves you $220 and wins on Value.
Score Breakdown
Specifications
| Spec | Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus | Longer Orange 4K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349 | $129 |
| Type | FDM | RESIN |
| Build Volume | 300 x 300 x 400 mm | 118 x 66 x 190 mm |
| Print Speed | 500 mm/s | 80 mm/s |
| Min Resolution | 0.05 mm | 0.01 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 4.5 kg |
| Overall Score | 7.4/10 | 6.4/10 |
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
Longer Orange 4K
+$129 is the absolute floor for resin printing
+WiFi at this price is genuinely surprising
+4K resolution is enough to see if resin is your thing
−118x66mm build plate: one mini at a time, if they're small
−4K resolution is dated next to 9K and 12K competitors
−Long-term reliability is unknown; smaller community means fewer fixes documented online
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 Longer Orange 4K if you want:
- A great printer for budget
- A great printer for resin
- 5.5" 4K mono LCD
- WiFi
- USB
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus better than the Longer Orange 4K?
By the numbers, the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus scores higher (7.4/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Longer Orange 4K may be the smarter buy if you need budget.
Which is better for beginners, Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus or Longer Orange 4K?
The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus is more beginner-friendly (6/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus worth $220 more than the Longer Orange 4K?
The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus scores higher overall (7.4/10 vs 6.4/10). The extra $220 gets you 300x300x400mm at $349: the price-per-cubic-millimeter is absurd.
What's the main difference between Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus and Longer Orange 4K?
Technology: the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus is FDM (filament) and the Longer Orange 4K is RESIN (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.