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Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro

An open-frame FDM printer with a 240 × 240 × 260 mm nominal build volume, a Klipper board, and a top speed advertised at 500 mm/s per Artillery.

In short The Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro is an open-frame filament (FDM) 3D printer with a 240 × 240 × 260 mm (9.4 × 9.4 × 10.2 in) build volume. Artillery claims a 500 mm/s top speed and a 300 °C (572 °F) nozzle.

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Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro, manufacturer imageFDM · Open frame
Image provided by Artillery. The pictured equipment does not establish the bundle contents.
240×240×260mmBuild volume
500mm/sClaimed top speed
300°CMax nozzle temp

Why consider it?

A 64-bit Klipper board (1.5 GHz, quad-core) with Pressure Advance and Input Shaping enabled, 36-point auto bed leveling, and a dual pull-rod Z axis per Artillery.

What to verify

The frame stays open with no enclosure, so ABS benefits from a warm room. Exact box contents and included nozzles should be checked on the retailer's listing.

Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro specifications

Technology
Filament (FDM)
Build volume
240 × 240 × 260 mm (9.4 × 9.4 × 10.2 in)
Enclosure
Open frame
Claimed top speed
500 mm/s
Max nozzle temperature
300 °C (572 °F)
Multicolor
No stock multicolor system; a single direct-drive extruder.
Materials
PLA, ABS, and PETG per Artillery, with a nozzle heating up to 300°C compatible with common filaments.
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, USB
Listed features
Auto bed leveling

Source: official Artillery pages (artillery3d.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements. Build volume is nominal: orientation, supports and reserved zones can reduce the usable space.

Which projects is it for?

The Sidewinder X4 Pro targets users who want Klipper firmware and a high advertised speed on a more compact footprint than the X4 Plus, with a 240 × 240 × 260 mm nominal build volume per Artillery, enough for most everyday parts.

The advertised top speed of 500 mm/s and 12,000 mm/s² acceleration per Artillery aim to cut print times without stepping up to a larger machine, a solid tradeoff for someone starting out with Klipper.

Materials and setup

The nozzle heats up to 300°C per Artillery, covering the advertised PLA, ABS, and PETG. Artillery's proprietary direct-drive extruder targets more precise extrusion, particularly on filaments that need tight retraction control.

36-point auto bed leveling and a dual pull-rod Z axis keep the bed stable over time, useful for a consistent first layer across repeated print sessions.

What the bundle includes or not

Artillery highlights WiFi, USB, and USB-C connectivity along with resume-after-power-loss printing. The exact box contents (spare nozzles, tools, cabling) should be checked on the retailer's listing before buying.

Klipper firmware with Pressure Advance and Input Shaping is advertised as enabled out of the box per Artillery, avoiding heavy manual tuning to reach the advertised top speeds.

Alternatives to compare

For a larger plate on the same Klipper base, the Sidewinder X4 Plus steps up to 300 × 300 × 400 mm per Artillery. For an enclosed chassis at a similar volume, the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE is worth comparing on budget.

The beginner's buying guide helps place this machine against other entry-level Klipper printers based on your speed and budget priorities.

Frequently asked questions

What is the build volume of the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro?

Artillery lists a 240 × 240 × 260 mm (9.4 × 9.4 × 10.2 in) build volume (width × depth × height). That is the largest theoretical part size; supports, brim and orientation reduce the usable space.

How fast is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro?

Artillery claims a top toolhead speed of 500 mm/s. Real print times depend on the material, the profile and the part; this is a manufacturer figure, not our measurement.

Is the Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro enclosed?

No, it is an open-frame printer. It suits PLA and PETG; ABS and ASA are better handled by an enclosed machine. Its nozzle reaches 300 °C (572 °F).

Does the Sidewinder X4 Pro really run at 500 mm/s day to day?

Artillery advertises 500 mm/s as the top speed, but the speed you can actually use depends on the filament, part geometry, and slicer settings chosen.

Do you need to configure Klipper yourself?

No, Artillery advertises Pressure Advance and Input Shaping as enabled out of the box on this machine, avoiding heavy manual setup to get started.

What's the difference from the Sidewinder X4 Plus?

The X4 Pro is limited to a 240 × 240 × 260 mm plate versus 300 × 300 × 400 mm for the X4 Plus per Artillery, for a smaller footprint and tighter budget.

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Sources and limits

  • Source: official Artillery pages (artillery3d.com), checked September 28, 2026. Manufacturer claims, not our measurements.
  • How we assess specifications

We have not measured noise, real printing speed, accuracy or reliability, so none of these is rated here.