Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
The Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro (2023, €329) and the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus (2024, €335) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus offers more build volume (300×300×400 mm).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro €329 | Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus €335 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 225×225×265 mm | 300×300×400 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 8.7 kg | — |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 500 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 8,000 mm/s² | 12,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | brass | — |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 32 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C 🏆 | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI |
| Auto-leveling | 121-point auto mesh | automatic 121-point |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Camera | — | — |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | — |
| Flow calibration | No | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Elegoo Cura | OrcaSlicer / Cura / Artillery Slicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 350 W 🏆 | 450 W |
Verdict
- On price, Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro or Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus with 300×300×400 mm.