QIDI Tech Plus4 vs Sovol SV08
The QIDI Tech Plus4 (2024, €799) and the Sovol SV08 (2024, €599) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Sovol SV08 is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 200 (~25%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech Plus4 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the QIDI Tech Plus4 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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| QIDI Tech Plus4 €799 | Sovol SV08 €599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 305×305×280 mm | 350×350×345 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 16 kg | 23 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 20,000 mm/s² | 40,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 370 °C 🏆 | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 50 mm³/s 🏆 | 40 mm³/s |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C 🏆 | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh + strain gauge | auto mesh (4 indep Z motors) |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (1080p) | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Flow calibration | Yes | Yes |
| Input shaping | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure advance | Yes | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Qidi Studio (OrcaSlicer fork) | OrcaSlicer (Sovol fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 1000 W | 1000 W |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Sovol SV08 wins.
- On price, Sovol SV08 is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: QIDI Tech Plus4 or Sovol SV08?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Sovol SV08 with 350×350×345 mm.