Artillery Genius Pro vs Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
Is the Artillery Genius Pro better than the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus for you?
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Artillery Genius Pro
Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus
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Getting StartedEssential features for beginners
Setup TimeTime to get to first print
15 minutes
15 minutes
Auto Bed LevelingRemoves 80% of print issues and manual leveling
Yes
Yes
MatterManifest CompatibleReady for print files from Catalog and AutoSlicer
No
No
What You Can PrintBuild volume and material capabilities
Build VolumeLarger build volume = bigger prints
220 × 220 × 250 mm
300 × 300 × 400 mm
Max Nozzle TemperatureHigher temperature = more material options
260°C
300°C
Max Bed TemperatureHigher bed temperature = better adhesion
110°C
100°C
Max Print SpeedFastest the printer is able to move
150 mm/s
500 mm/s
Average Print SpeedGeneral printing speed = prints take less time
100 mm/s
300 mm/s
PLA PlasticBasic plastic, most color options, best for beginners
Yes
Yes
PETGStronger than PLA, good for functional parts
Yes
Yes
TPUFlexible rubber-like material
Yes
Yes
ABSStrong and heat resistant, needs enclosure
No
No
ASAUV resistant, good for outdoor parts
No
No
NylonVery strong, needs high temperatures
No
No
Ease of UseUser-friendly features and ease of operation
Direct DriveFiner filament control, improves overall printing quality
Yes
Yes
Filament SensorPrevents print from continuing when filament runs out
No
Yes
WiFi PrintingStart prints from your computer
No
Yes
EnclosedSealed environment for better temperature control, fumes and noise reduction
No
No
Advanced FeaturesAdvanced capabilities and customization
Multi-MaterialPrint with multiple colors/materials
No
No
CameraMonitor prints remotely
No
No
DesignCoreXY = faster, Bed Slinger = simpler, Delta = tall prints
Bedslinger
Bedslinger
Technical SpecsPerformance and build characteristics
Max Printing AccelerationHigher acceleration = faster printing
3000 mm/s²
12000 mm/s²
Print Bed SurfaceSurface type affects print adhesion
Glass
PEI
EcosystemOpen ecosystems work with 3rd party software and parts for easier maintenance
Closed Source
Closed Source
Cost & ValuePrice and overall value
SeriesHigher series usually means newer/better features
Genius
Sidewinder
Release DateWhen the printer was first released
December 2020
February 2024
PriceThe retail price of the printer
$329
$399
CommunitySee how others are using this printer
Users With This PrinterNumber of public users who prefer this printer
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