Best Value
At a glance
Artillery · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 7.4/10
- Rank
- #41/51
- Build
- 36.0 L
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
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Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
- Scores 7.4 out of 10, #41 of 51 current FDM printers.
- 36.0 L of build space (300×300×400 mm), 1.7× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at value: 9/10, against an average of 8.5.
- The catch: QC varies batch to batch: some users get great units, some need calibration work.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Buy the Sidewinder X4 Plus. 7.4/10, #41 of 51 FDM printers.
Nothing else at this price gives you this much build volume. The QC variance is real but the community has fixes documented. If large-format is the only criteria, buy it.
Why buy the Sidewinder X4 Plus
- #7 of 51Top 7 FDM printers for build space36.0 L vs 21.6 L average
- #10 of 51Top 10 FDM printers for value9/10 vs 8.5/10 average
- #26 of 51Top 26 FDM printers for speed8/10 vs 7.9/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
Sidewinder X4 PlusArtillery · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 36.0 L (wins) | Build volume | 21.6 L |
| 500 mm/s (wins) | Top speed | 476 mm/s |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 14.5 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| Sidewinder X4 Plus | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8.5 |
| 6 | Beginner | 7.4 (wins) |
| 7 | Print quality | 8.4 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Speed | 7.9 |
| 7 | Reliability | 8.1 (wins) |
| 7.4 | Overall | 8.1 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 300 × 300 × 400 mmSidewinder X4 Plus
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM
What owners say
300x300x400 for [this price]. I don't know how they make money on this.
r/3DprintingGreat for cosplay on a budget. Printed full armor pieces in single runs.
3D Printing Nerd (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +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
- +Prints armor plates and large props without slicing and gluing
Cons
- −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
Full specs
| Build volume | 300 × 300 × 400 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 500 mm/s |
| Weight | 14.5 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
Features
- 300x300x400mm build
- Klipper
- Auto bed leveling
- Direct drive
- PEI build plate
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.
In our guides (2)
Where the Sidewinder X4 Plus makes the cut, and what it beats.
Compare the Sidewinder X4 Plus with (4)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus has a build volume of 300 x 300 x 400 mm.
Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus good for beginners?
The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus scores 6/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's suitable for beginners with some patience.
What are the pros and cons of the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
Pros: 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. Prints armor plates and large props without slicing and gluing. Cons: 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.
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