Sovol SV06 Ace 3D Printer: A Feature-Packed, Affordable All-You-Can-Eat Buffet of 3D Printing

[@Ryzaki961]

Whooooo! A new Aurora tech review? Heck yeah! Keep up the awesome work!!

[@jschroedl983]

The best and my favorite 3D printing review channel!

[@burnsyd17]

Another excellent comprehensive review. Watched despite not being interested in bed slingers, because I knew there would be another roboalpaca!

[@jim___5648]

Well done Aurora. I am an industrial engineering guy and rarely miss the fine reviews you do. One suggestion on the bed calibration I see you run into frequently. I suggest you cycle the bed up to temperature 2 or 3 times before you calibrate and that way you may experience the "too close" first layer less often.

[@eaman11]

Aurora these reviews are nice but at this point with Klipper you are pretty much reviewing printer profiles. To see how a printer compares to mine I would need to see the IS calibrate_shaper_py graph, see the MAX_SPEED macro for max travel acceleration, do the Orca Max Flow test for the extruder. When I see that a printer can do 8k accel on external perimeters with less than 0.1 smoothing with ZV or MZV, max 20k travel accel, some 25mcs flow, plus a good z-wobble tower -> then it's a good printer and it's worth an upgrade. Wouldn't take you long at least to show 2 screenshot of IS graphs: that's how sound the kinematics is. You did that only for the X Smart 3 and btw it showed that the printer you had was a mess as belt tensions because that printer usually can do 8k while the one you reviewed was ~2K: ofc it failed at print quality tests.

[@Zamsky39]

I'd love to be able to see the IS graphs too

[@bryancampbell4604]

You can hear the new confidence you have in your voice. Great video as always! Keep it up!

[@JakobDam]

Thanks for the great review - and of course, the great service on your website for an easy and fast overview of the recommended 3D printers.

[@MattBorgardt]

All jokes aside I find your channel one of the best in information and consistent testing parameters. I am so surprised you do not have more members please keep up your great work.

[@gman9543]

Another great review Aurora! Looking forward to your review of the Flashforge AD5X (hopefully soon.)

[@NoOneHere-m4y]

Another great review. Thank you !

[@alexanderfpv6655]

I'm still printing with an SV01 ... this machines seems next level and is the first time I've considered upgrading.

[@justjoe8660]

Don't do it. Customers are already reporting connection issues with the screen and print head usb c connector.

[@hassosigbjoernson5738]

​@@justjoe8660With every product with thousands of sales there will be reports of small defects. Bambu Lab had an unsafe heat bed. So what? Those defects can often be fixed quite easily, especially with a printer that allows that.

[@mikejones-vd3fg]

Woah that was amazing quality for a 13 min benchy actually, i dont remember watching reviews of fast benchies look so sharp but i havent watched speed benchies in a while, great review.

[@andreas.grundler]

Yes, the quality is really good. However, I saw in another review that for some reason the machine kept producing a layer shift on this 13 minute benchy. But if you sliced a benchy yourself, the layer shift didn't occur. Some have speculated that a particular version of firmware is the problem, as the hardware seems to be fine.

[@pandita3310]

i love this channel, nice review aurora

[@yhuxxin1030]

Lets go! I am curious about what do you do to the test prints especially the large trash can lol

[@willngton]

Great review, but remember, vanila klipper does not have power loss control ( I would have it instead of odd klipper version)

[@hassosigbjoernson5738]

A point that can easily be fixed by Sovol or the community.

[@gooseman247]

I have two Sovol S06 and they've been great printers. Good review, as always. I'm sure the won't, but it would be great if they issued an upgrade kit.

[@awilliams1701]

that silk is a really nice color!

[@andreas.grundler]

This flimsy ribbon cable that connects to the screen has been criticised by many reviewers. I hope Sovol will change this in their designs and use at least a thicker ribbon cable instead.

[@Jbobonline]

Aurora the wise strikes yet again 👑

[@mohabsoliman7172]

Hi aurora, love your review, would be awesome if you can make review for the people who build custom 3d printers on their own

[@paulopokenzo1782]

Can Aurora help me? I have a Qidi Tech Q1 Pro and there was a problem with the extruder leveling sensor, official Qidi parts are very expensive, could you tell me some compatible models that are sold on aliexpress, there are many options but I don't know which one is compatible. Your great subscriber and fan from Brazil

[@Zalazane]

Great review! I just wish it was compared more to the Kobra 3 (Without AMS) since that one is on sale for a crazy low $249 ^^ If you see this comment, which one do you think is better? The Kobra 3 if ignoring the software seemed to have better out of the gate prints and be quieter? Let me know, thanks! :)

[@AuroraTech]

If the Kobra 3 used standard Klipper with Fluidd or Mainsail and a Orca Slicer, it would be a winner, given its better hardware and build quality. However, they use closed-source firmware (likely Klipper) and their skinned version of PrusaSlicer, along with the associated software and firmware bugs, are significant drawbacks.

[@Zalazane]

@@AuroraTech Thank you for the response. I looked around in OrcaSlicer and the Kobra 3 actually has a lot of profiles available for a bunch of different materials and nozzle sizes, compared to older Kobras (Example Kobra 2 Pro) didn't. There's also a new different Anycubic slicer called Next that is based on OrcaSlicer, their skinned PrusaSlicer is the older not to be used one anymore. Would this change the outcome at all? Anyways, I would greatly appreciate if you tried to include more printers in a similar pricerange in the comparisons, (Example when u show 6 prints in the Honeycomb pattern or Alpaca). Seing a $1000 printer compared to a $269 one is less relevant. Thank you, and as always awesome review! Just minor suggestion to think about ^^

[@3Dechigo]

Sovol is a good machine and cheap. Ihave one, the SV04 IDEX.

[@dmugas4989]

early! always love your reviews!

[@WaynesForge]

I just got one and my only complaint is the ribbon cable

[@Bigz-3D]

Curious why no flsun printers being reviewed

[@imcslol1]

can you also make some videos on reisn printers? :3

[@PedroLarroy]

What system monitor is used at 1:44? is it nmon?

[@kennethturner7942]

Would love to see you test my MakerWorld Milk crate, KensDigiShop 😊

[@Dimitris1963]

Thanks for your review! It's funny to see how every other person attaches the filament holder differently and even Sovol can't decide which way it should be attached (the packaging, manual and homepage all show different positions)... As for the print profiles: You write "standard profile" for all materials, but Sovol "only" supplies a 0.2mm PLA profile. Where do the other profiles come from?

[@AuroraTech]

The 0.2mm standard profile refers to the print settings (speed, layer height, acceleration, etc.) and can be found under the Process section in Orca Slicer. The filament profile, on the other hand, is a separate section. For filaments like PC and TPU, I’ve included the recommended temperatures and volumetric flow rates on the screen.

[@Dimitris1963]

@@AuroraTech Ok, thank you!

[@atienne_navarre]

I love your videos and watch every one of them....Unless they are SOVOL. Don't get me wrong, you guys are awesome but I have a SOVOL05 that I bought based on your review that I was NEVER able to get to work correctly and SOVOL didn't seem interested in helping me resolve the issues so I just gave up. (No, I'm not a newbie) but I have an expensive paper weight in my shop. Again, not your fault, I love you guys, but It was frustrating. I hope the support has gotten better.

[@AwestruckAudioHertz]

Its amazing I have the EXACT SAME EXPERIENCE as you, except I had the SV06. Same horrible problems. Will always question these people moving forward.

[@888-tyler]

Hi, what problem did you encounter?

[@atienne_navarre]

@@888-tyler There were a few things. After assembly, the printer bed would not stay level during a print, I loosened up everything and tried several times. The frame, motors and belts were all tight but it seemed like it would slowly change during a print. I seriously got maybe three or four decent prints over the course of a month or so. Also the auto bed leveling never seemed to work right. the z-offset would always be off which caused all sorts of first later issues. We tried resetting the firmware, checked wiring, tried emailing a few times but only got told to try things we had already tried. Never figured it out. Like I said, not a newbie, we had nine printers but donated a few to a local magnet school. We also build our own lasers in house so we are pretty good at this. It was just frustrating.

[@emilcost8613]

I've been looking at his printer. The print quality is excellent. Do you think this printer will last, as far as the parts are concerned?

[@AuroraTech]

I think so. Sovol typically has spare parts available on their site, even for older models.

[@CharlsonCKim]

hope sovol releases a plus size. what will happen to this channel when you guys go away to college?

[@Sovol]

very soon and on the way already :)

[@TwoBee3D]

Got one of these, it’s ok as long as you don’t have to print any long overhangs. I’ve done many tests and have worked with someone else to try to dial in a profile for this machine to print decent overhangs. It’s not possible. There a free print file, a crystal shaped PS5 controller stand. A1, A1 Mini, Elegoo Neptune, P1S, SV08, and Prusa XL all potent this model with ease. The SV06 Ace cannot do it.

[@tweekFPV]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@patrickmckowen2999]

👍

[@awilliams1701]

I don't know that 13 minute benchy looks massively underextruded. I'm seeing massive gaps in the deck. lol i didn't see the deck in the normal speed one.

[@AuroraTech]

I think they adjusted the line width to make the print faster. The line spacing is much wider than normal and seems to exceed the nozzle diameter way more than 20%.

[@blalesnail3098]

I will never understand why Sovol insists on having the ugliest machines on the market.

[@justjoe8660]

Facts

[@andreas.grundler]

And I don't understand why appearance should be relevant for a tool.

[@GreySectoid]

Everything looks ugly compared to RatRig... imho :D

[@brunobellomunhoz]

I don't find it that ugly, but it all comes down to price most probably. Not only for prodution, but designers cost as well.

[@drewgrgich]

Eye of the beholder and all that - - I dig my Sovol gear. Understated and functional in appearance.

[@tiagoribas]

On your recommendation list item #9 the title contains "SV08" it should be "SV06"

[@AuroraTech]

Thanks, just corrected.

[@Dwatson83]

[@MrKamp2000]

subtitle，lady

[@porrepokemon]

Looks good but a sponsored review is not very trustworthy

[@WaynesForge]

She is a very well regarded reviewer

[@stevedegeorge726]

She says what ever she wants, good and bad.

[@drewgrgich]

I'll be snagging the inevitable larger printer with these features.

[@eaman11]

Bigger bed -> less speed and print quality

[@AwestruckAudioHertz]

Sorry guys. Yall scammed me on the last review you made on the SV06. Worst printing purchase I ever made. Can't take what you say at face value any longer. Sorry.

[@stevedegeorge726]

Then why watch? Go away.

[@AwestruckAudioHertz]

@@stevedegeorge726 because it's a free youtube and I'll Comment what, and when I want and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it

[@MD-kn3lk]

There is no point to buy Prusa...

[@hanswurst9866]

Feel free to buy this piece of garbage then

[@JimmyHACK]

@@hanswurst9866 somebody didn't watch the review

[@justjoe8660]

Lol stop it 😂 This printer is failing customers already

[@andreas.grundler]

At least not for the average hobbyist. However, there are areas that have other requirements that the SV06 ACE does not meet. Prusa, for example, sells many machines to print farms, the military, research and educational institutions. For example, on the Pusa machines you can not only deactivate the WLAN but also remove it from the hardware. This is relevant for areas with strict security requirements. The same applies to the built-in camera, which the Prusa machines do not have. What is not part of the hardware but is relevant in some areas are certifications and support. This is relevant for educational institutions, for example. Prusa machines and the machines both have a place in the market.

[@JhustineProvido]

@@andreas.grundler Prusa is like Blackberry. their fans are out of touch with reality tbh

[@MattBorgardt]

Okay send an address, so I can send you batteries for your SPL meter😂😂😂