SOVOL review

Updated September 30, 2026 · GizmoCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

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.

Key facts

Best for
Low entry cost FDM printing for first-time buyers and hobby upgrades.
Price from
$89 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Largest build size (mm)
500 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Multi-colour printing
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Top print speed (mm/s)
1,200 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Enclosed models
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA, GB, AU, NZ, SG, JP, PH, TH, KR, MY, HK, TW, CN, EU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
SOVOL TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Hong Kong (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2018 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Fdm printer
Official website
sovol3d.com

Electronics stores

Free delivery threshold
$0 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Return window
14 days (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA, GB, AU, NZ, SG, JP, PH, TH, KR, MY, HK, TW, CN, EU (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Legal entity
SOVOL TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Headquarters
Hong Kong (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Founded
2018 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre, Community (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Departments
Refurbished

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
X

Pros and cons

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.
  • A 500 mm build size and 1,200 mm/s print speed come together below the price of most enclosed machines.
  • Ships across US, CA and GB, so the store reaches far more than a single market.

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.
  • Build size of 500 mm ranks 7 of 23 brands, so capacity is not the reason to buy here.

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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.

How it compares on our data

Sovol sits at opposite ends of our two measures. On price from it ranks 1 of 27 brands, the strongest entry position in the set, so the cheapest machine on the list starts at $89. On build size it ranks 7 of 23, which puts a roomy 500 mm volume in the middle of the category rather than at the top. The practical read is a low ticket price attached to a mid sized format, not a bargain on a large format machine.

Core features

The quoted build size is 500 mm, which leaves room for parts larger than the entry machines can hold. Print speed is listed at 1,200 mm/s, high enough that multi colour work and enclosed printing stay workable at hobby volumes. Multi colour printing is supported, so filament changes can be handled by the machine rather than by hand mid build. An enclosed model is part of the range too, which matters for ABS and other materials that need a contained chamber. Together these put Sovol above the bare entry tier without pushing it into professional format territory.

The company behind it

The seller is SOVOL TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED, headquartered in Hong Kong and trading since 2018, which makes it a young specialist in filament printing rather than a general electronics retailer. Support runs on email, help centre and community, so help arrives in writing through email, a help centre and a community, with no voice channel listed. Buyers who prefer to pick up the phone during a fault will find that route elsewhere, and buyers who are happy to describe a problem in detail are well served.

How SOVOL compares

Where SOVOL is available

Available
Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, United States

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

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.

How long do I have to send a printer back?+

Buyers get a 14 day return window from Sovol, a short period for a hardware order of this size. Questions about eligibility go through email, help centre and community, so a return starts as a written conversation rather than a phone call.

Is delivery free on a Sovol order?+

The store sets a $0 minimum order value, which means free delivery applies to every order placed rather than only to large baskets. That keeps the landed cost of a single entry level printer at the listed $89, with no delivery charge added.

How do I get help from Sovol?+

Support runs on email, help centre and community at Sovol, so the first route is email, with a help centre for written answers and a community for peer advice. There is no phone line or live chat in that list, which suits buyers comfortable writing out a problem.

What kinds of printer does Sovol make?+

Sovol makes fdm printer, so the range is FDM only. MatterHackers covers fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner and LONGER covers fdm printer, resin printer and laser engraver, so buyers after resin, laser or cutting hardware find more choice elsewhere.

How big a build volume and how fast does it print?+

The quoted build size is 500 mm and print speed reaches 1,200 mm/s on the enclosed machines. Build volume is the one measure where Sovol ranks 7 of 23, so the low ticket price is the stronger argument.

Who runs the Sovol store?+

The seller is SOVOL TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED, headquartered in Hong Kong and trading since 2018. It is a specialist in desktop filament printing, and the store category listed is refurbished stock, giving second hand buyers an option alongside new machines.

Can Sovol print in more than one colour?+

Multi colour printing is listed for Sovol, and the range includes enclosed models, so filament changes handled by the machine and materials needing containment are both covered. MatterHackers instead spreads fdm printer, resin printer and 3d scanner across a broader shelf.

Sources

  • sovol3d.com checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Multi-colour printing, Departments

    “Sovol M1D IDEX tool-changing 3D printer front view with multi-material filament routing”

  • sovol3d.com/collections/3d-printer checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Price from, Products

    “Sovol Refurbished 3D Printer Sale priceFrom $89.00 USD”

  • sovol3d.com/pages/about-us-1 checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Founded

    “Founded in 2018, Sovol began with a clear mission: to make 3D printing technology accessible to everyone”

  • sovol3d.com/pages/return-refund checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Return window

    “We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.”

  • sovol3d.com/pages/sovol3d-official-online-store-shipping-... checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Free delivery threshold, Markets, Support channels

    “If you are from the United States, EU(Except Switzerland, Iceland, Ireland, Finland, Norway, Sweden) countries, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other areas of...”

  • sovol3d.com/pages/terms-and-conditions checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity

    “These Terms of Service and any separate agreements whereby we provide you Services shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of HK - Company Name: SOVOL TECHNOLOGY CO. , LIMITED...”

  • sovol3d.com/products/sovol-sv08-max-3d-printer checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Largest build size (mm)

    “Sovol SV08 Max 3D Printer Build Volume: 500x500x500 mm3 (500*500*450 mm3 with enclosure kit)”

  • sovol3d.com/products/sovol-zero-3d-printer checked September 30, 2026

    Backs: Enclosed models, Top print speed (mm/s)

    “Does Sovol Zero include Enclosure Box? Yes, Zero will be shipped as a complete machine, including the enclosure and glass door.”

Compiled from 8 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

SOVOL

Low entry cost FDM printing for first-time buyers and hobby upgrades.

9.4/10See alternatives

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