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At a glance
Sovol · FDM (filament)
- Score
- 7.2/10
- Rank
- #44/51
- Build
- 30.6 L
- Speed
- 250 mm/s
- Layer
- 0.05 mm
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Sovol SV06 Plus
- Scores 7.2 out of 10, #44 of 51 current FDM printers.
- 30.6 L of build space (300×300×340 mm), 1.4× the 21.6 L average.
- Best at value: 9/10, against an average of 8.5.
- The catch: 250mm/s max speed is slower than the modern budget standard.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
By Shadman Rahman · Prices checked
The verdict
Buy the SV06 Plus. 7.2/10, #44 of 51 FDM printers.
If you've outgrown the Ender 3 bed and don't want to break $300, this is the logical upgrade. The linear rails show up in print quality in ways that matter. Not fast, but solid.
Why buy the SV06 Plus
- #10 of 51Top 10 FDM printers for value9/10 vs 8.5/10 average
- #11 of 51Top 11 FDM printers for build space30.6 L vs 21.6 L average
- #16 of 51Top 16 FDM printers for reliability8/10 vs 8.1/10 average
The numbers behind it
Right side is the average of the 51 current FDM printers we track. Teal wins the row.
SV06 PlusSovol · FDM
vsAverage51 FDM printers
| SV06 Plus | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 30.6 L (wins) | Build volume | 21.6 L |
| 250 mm/s | Top speed | 476 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.054 mm |
| 12.0 kg | Weight | 14.7 kg |
Scores out of 10
| SV06 Plus | Spec | Average of 51 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (wins) | Value | 8.5 |
| 6 | Beginner | 7.4 (wins) |
| 8 | Print quality | 8.4 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 7.9 (wins) |
| 8 | Reliability | 8.1 (wins) |
| 7.2 | Overall | 8.1 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 300 × 300 × 340 mmSV06 Plus
- 450 × 450 × 470 mmCR-M4, largest current FDM
What owners say
300mm bed and linear rails for [this price] is almost too good to be true. It's not.
r/3DprintingSolid Ender 3 alternative if you need more bed real estate. Sovol did the job right.
3DPrintBeginner (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +300x300mm bed at this price is 37% more area than the Ender 3's 220mm
- +Linear rails mean consistent layer quality even on long print runs
- +All-metal hotend handles PETG and ABS without heat creep issues
- +Proven design with enough community documentation to solve most problems
Cons
- −250mm/s max speed is slower than the modern budget standard
- −Larger footprint than the Ender 3: measure your space first
- −Bed leveling needs regular attention at this plate size
Full specs
| Build volume | 300 × 300 × 340 mm |
|---|---|
| Layer resolution | 0.05 to 0.35 mm |
| Top speed | 250 mm/s |
| Weight | 12 kg |
| Type | FDM (filament) |
Features
- All-metal direct drive
- Auto bed leveling
- PEI build plate
- 300x300mm bed
- Linear rails
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the build volume of the Sovol SV06 Plus?
The Sovol SV06 Plus has a build volume of 300 x 300 x 340 mm.
Is the Sovol SV06 Plus good for beginners?
The Sovol SV06 Plus scores 6/10 for beginner-friendliness. It's suitable for beginners with some patience.
What are the pros and cons of the Sovol SV06 Plus?
Pros: 300x300mm bed at this price is 37% more area than the Ender 3's 220mm. Linear rails mean consistent layer quality even on long print runs. All-metal hotend handles PETG and ABS without heat creep issues. Proven design with enough community documentation to solve most problems. Cons: 250mm/s max speed is slower than the modern budget standard. Larger footprint than the Ender 3: measure your space first. Bed leveling needs regular attention at this plate size.
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