Updated October 1, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team
Flashforge vs SOVOL
Flashforge vs SOVOL: the differences
| Compare |  Flashforge | SOVOL ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249 | $89Lower |
| Largest build size (mm) | 256 | 500Higher |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600 | 1,200Higher |
| Markets | US, CA, GB, FR, DE, IT, ES, CZ, BE, NL, PL, LV, SE, IE, GR, FI, DK, PT, AU, MX, BR, AR | US, CA, GB, AU, NZ, SG, JP, PH, TH, KR, MY, HK, TW, CN, EU |
| Warranty | 1 year | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Multi-colour printing (Yes), Enclosed models (Yes).
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Key differences
- SOVOL scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.1.
- Price from is lower at SOVOL: $89 vs $249.
- Largest build size (mm) is higher at SOVOL: 500 vs 256.
- Top print speed (mm/s) is higher at SOVOL: 1,200 vs 600.
- Founded is lower at Flashforge: 2011 vs 2018.
- SOVOL is available in 19 more countries.
- Products: only Flashforge offers Resin printer.
- Markets: only Flashforge offers FR, DE, IT.
- Markets: only SOVOL offers NZ, SG, JP.
Our verdict on each
Flashforge
Flashforge suits buyers who want multi colour, enclosed printing from a maker that also sells resin printers, and it starts at $249. The trade-off is volume and cover: a 256 mm build size and a 1 year warranty leave gaps against brands with longer guarantees.
SOVOL
SOVOL suits buyers starting out with desktop FDM printing or replacing a machine, with printers from $89 and free delivery on every order. Enclosed models and multi colour printing cover the usual hobby needs, and returns run for 14 days.
Score breakdown
| Area | Flashforge | SOVOL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry price $249 ranks 15 of 27, middle of the field rather than the cheapest. | 10.0HigherEntry at $89 with free delivery at a $0 minimum order value keeps the first purchase cheap. |
| Offer | 8.9Multi colour and Enclosed printing, speed of 600 mm/s and warranty of 1 year. | 9.3HigherMulti colour and enclosed models are offered alongside 1,200 mm/s print speed at the entry price of $89. |
| Trust | 9.9HigherRun by Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd., founded 2011, with support on email, help centre and community. | 8.2Returns run for 14 days and support runs on email, help centre and community, so cover is written rather than voice based. |
How the counts compare
| Fact | Flashforge | SOVOL |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249 | $89 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 256 | 500 |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600 | 1,200 |
Where these facts come from
Flashforge
- flashforge.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
SOVOL
- sovol3d.com: 11 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Flashforge | SOVOL |
|---|---|---|
| 3D printers | 4 of 39 | 25 of 39 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Flashforge | SOVOL |
|---|---|---|
| Products | Fdm printer, Resin printerCovers more | Fdm printer |
| Legal entity | Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology Co., Ltd. | SOVOL TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED |
| Headquarters | China | Hong Kong |
| Founded | 2011Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Help centre, Community |
Electronics stores
| Fact | Flashforge | SOVOL |
|---|---|---|
| Departments | Not confirmed | Refurbished |
| Free delivery threshold | Not confirmed | $0 |
| Return window | Not confirmed | 14 days |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Flashforge | SOVOL | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $249above the median | $89lowest quarter | $224 |
| Largest build size (mm) | 256lowest quarter | 500above the median | 390 |
| Warranty | 1 yearat the median | Not confirmed | 1 year |
| Top print speed (mm/s) | 600at the median | 1,200highest quarter | 600 |
Median across 23 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Flashforge
Pros
- Multi colour and Enclosed printing are both offered, a pairing that is rare this close to the entry price of $249.
- Maximum print speed of 600 mm/s keeps the enclosed range competitive on throughput.
- The catalogue covers fdm printer and resin printer, so filament and resin buyers stay with one maker.
Cons
- Build size of 256 mm trails the category median of 350 mm, so oversized parts will not fit.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no phone line listed.
- Warranty of 1 year matches the category floor 1, well under the longest cover on record at 3.
SOVOL
Pros
- Entry pricing of $89 puts Sovol first of 27 brands on price from.
- Free delivery on every order because the spend threshold is $0.
- Multi colour printing is supported and enclosed models sit in the range, so multi material work and higher temperature materials have an option.
Cons
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line or live chat in that list.
- A 14 day return window is a short commitment for a hardware order.
- The range is FDM only, where MatterHackers covers fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner.
Who each suits
Flashforge
Who it suits
- Buyers who want multi colour enclosed printing in one desktop machine instead of a separate resin setup.
- Shoppers in the US, CA and GB markets who would rather buy filament and resin printers from one maker.
- Speed focused filament users who care more about throughput than a very large build volume.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want one basket for printers, scanners, engravers and cutters: MatterHackers carries fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner, wider than the fdm printer and resin printer on offer here.
- Buyers who prefer a distributor catalogue over a maker's own store: Farnell lists fdm printer and 3d scanner and suits those who also order components.
- Buyers whose parts run past 256 mm in any direction: nothing among the named alternatives answers that here, so weigh a large format maker instead.
SOVOL
Who it suits
- First time buyers who want a filament machine without a distributor sized catalogue, priced from $89 with free delivery.
- Hobbyists who need multi colour printing or an enclosed chamber, both listed in the range.
- Shoppers in the listed shipping markets, US, CA and GB, who are content with written support on email, help centre and community.
Who should look elsewhere
- Resin, laser or cutting machine shoppers, since MatterHackers covers fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner on one site.
- Buyers who want resin or laser hardware from a maker brand, which LONGER covers with fdm printer, resin printer and laser engraver.
- Anyone planning to add a scanner to the same basket, since Farnell lists fdm printer and 3d scanner.
Country by country
| Country | Flashforge | SOVOL |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Yes | No |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Brazil | Yes | No |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| China | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Cyprus | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
8 of 44 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Flashforge
What does the cheapest Flashforge printer cost?+
Flashforge lists printers from $249 at the entry of its range. That is the collection level price rather than a single model, so the figure marks the floor and the machines above it cost more. On this data it ranks 15 of 27 on price from, which reads as the middle of the field rather than a budget brand.
How large a part can a Flashforge printer build?+
Build size is 256 mm, which suits desktop scale parts, prototypes and enclosures. It is a compact chamber, so full panels and other oversize pieces are out of reach. Against the category median of 350 mm it sits below the middle, and it ranks 22 of 23 here.
SOVOL
How much does a Sovol printer cost to start with?+
Sovol lists FDM printers from $89, and that entry figure places it first of 27 brands in our comparison. Enclosed models and multi colour printing are part of the range, so the entry machine sits below the larger machines that carry those features.
Which countries does Sovol ship to?+
Sovol ships across US, CA and GB, so the store serves North America, Europe and much of Asia Pacific rather than one home market alone. Support for those orders comes through email, help centre and community, and returns are handled under the same 14 day window.