Flashforge AD5X vs Sovol Zero
The Flashforge AD5X (2025, €579) and the Sovol Zero (2025, €599) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
On the technical side, only the Sovol Zero is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Flashforge AD5X supports multicolor (AMS).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Flashforge AD5X €579 | Sovol Zero €599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 220³ mm 🏆 | 152³ mm |
| Weight | 11.4 kg | 12 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 1200 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 40,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C | 350 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | — | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | 35 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 110 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | PEI flexible steel sheet | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | automatic | eddy current + load cell |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | CFS | — |
| AMS slots | 4 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Camera | — | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | Yes |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Orca-Flashforge | OrcaSlicer (Sovol fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | 72 dB 🏆 | — |
| Power | 650 W | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Sovol Zero wins.
- On price, Flashforge AD5X is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Flashforge AD5X or Sovol Zero?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Flashforge AD5X with 220³ mm.