QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 vs Sovol SV08
The QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 (2023, €699) 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 100 (~14%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and the Sovol SV08 offers more build volume (350×350×345 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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| QIDI Tech X-Plus 3 €699 | Sovol SV08 €599 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 280×280×270 mm | 350×350×345 mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 24.3 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 | 350 °C 🏆 | 300 °C |
| Nozzle material | hardened steel | hardened steel |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 35 mm³/s | 40 mm³/s 🏆 |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C 🏆 | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | PEI plate |
| Auto-leveling | auto mesh | auto mesh (4 indep Z motors) |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | No |
| AMS type | — | — |
| AMS slots | — | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes (720p) | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) | — | — |
| Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) | — | — |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | Qidi Slicer (OrcaSlicer fork) | OrcaSlicer (Sovol fork) |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 800 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 X-Plus 3 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.