Sovol SV07 3D Printer with Klipper 5 inch Touch Screen, Max Print Speed 500mm/s, 300℃ High Temp All Metal Hotend Planetary Direct Drive Auto Leveling Meanwell Power Supply Print Size 8.66x8.66x9.84in

The media could not be loaded. Short(ish) version: I'm a medium-level 3D printing enthusiast, 3 years of mixed experience/results with an Ender 3 since 2020. I picked up the SV01 Pro in October 23 and it was so easy to build and use, but I wanted more build area, plus a second printer so I could run concurrent print jobs. I did a fair bit of research and determined the SV06 PLUS to be a solid value. Purchased this guy November of 23, and holy cow was that it a good decision. I mean, here are some of the important boxes this printer checks for me: 1) More build volume 2) Higher print speed capable 3) Self-leveling (not perfect but shockingly good!) 4) Pause/Resume when it runs out of filament (more details below how this saved my six-day print) and 5) In general terms, for my uses, this was a wonderful next step in my 3D printing hobby. Honestly, I can say my new printers have made printing FUN again, and I get to spend time printing again instead of constantly calibrating in between prints.More details: I'm not here to trash Enders, especially since my Ender got me into the hobby (January 2020). I did however eventually get tired of the bed leveling, failed prints, and constant babysitting. To tell the truth, I was hardly printing any more come 2023. My coworker was talking about this SV01 Pro he got cheap and how reliable it was. I said why not, got myself an SV01 and was just instantly having a GREAT time! My only problem - I had the desire to print larger stuff. I joined the Sovol groups on Reddit and FB, and did a lot of reading. The clear consensus was that the SV06+ is one of the best bang for the buck printers available in general. I chose the standard (read: non Klipper) model. Klipper is a whole other (and interesting) topic but I'm not looking to address that in this context, I may tinker with it on my Raspberry Pi later, but I'm just running things stock. So the SV06 arrives, and within about 30 minutes I had assembled it and started the leveling process. As soon as that was done I connected my Raspberry Pi with OctoPi and set up a printer profile so I could print from my PC instead of using the SD slot. I'll go ahead and mention the con I have with this printer because this is where you'll notice it too: The power supply has a significantly loud fan. It's not a deal breaker for my situation because my printers are in the basement, but trust me about the noise of the power supply in case that would be a problem for you.Anyway, It's been about 4-5 weeks of non stop printing for me. I've shared several photos, and one video for this review. I printed a cool marble track model but should have scaled it up in size because it would only fit smaller ball bearings. Turns out the SV06 was big enough to increase the model to a size where I could use regular marbles! The model took up most of the build volume on the SV06 and would provide a great stress test. This beast was a 6-day print and on day 4 when the spool of filament ran out, the filament sensor on the printer paused it automatically, moving the hot end to the side so I could mount a new spool and load the filament. Then I hit resume (holding my breath because I hadn't actually tried this before) and it just picked up where it left off. If you check my video, you can see the finished product which is pretty cool - it has an Archimedes screw that lifts the marbles back up where they randomly fall out to the 4 different tracks and down again.Summary - I hope this helps someone that's on the fence! Potential buyers should be aware of the loud fan on the power supply, but I can sincerely recommend my SV06 plus based on my experience. It's fast, it has been reliable, it successfully printed a monster print for me (hopefully the first of many), and it's been easy and fun to use. I still don't know if I'd call it a "beginner" printer, but I've been teaching my son and he picked it up right away. We're having a blast printing organizers and accessories for a bunch of our favorite tabletop games. Two thumbs up!

BackgroundAs a field service technician with nearly a decade of experience working on industrial CNC machinery, I have extensive knowledge of precision mechanical systems. I’ve been using the Comgrow T300 3D printer for four months, and this review reflects my experience with its performance and reliability.Initial ImpressionsThe T300 is marketed as a budget-friendly 3D printer with a large build volume, but its reliability has been disappointing. Despite my technical background, I’ve encountered persistent issues that have made this printer frustrating to use.Issues EncounteredY-Axis Tensioner Failure: On the first day, the Y-axis tensioner snapped. While Comgrow sent a replacement part, it took weeks to arrive from China. I designed and printed a replacement myself, rendering the shipped part unnecessary.Y-Axis Layer Shifts: For prints longer than 5–6 hours, I noticed significant layer shifts in the Y-axis. After troubleshooting, I determined the stepper motor was overheating, losing torque, and missing steps. I upgraded to a stronger stepper motor, added a heat sink and fan, and reduced max acceleration to 3000 mm/s² and print speed to 80 mm/s to prevent overheating of the motor and driver.Extruder Tensioner Failure: Shortly after resolving the Y-axis issues, the heated insert in the extruder tensioner failed. I purchased a new tool head from Comgrow, which was easy to swap since it’s sold as a complete unit. However, the PTFE liner in the new heat sink was warped or crushed, preventing filament loading. I reverted to the original hot end, managed one successful print, and then encountered further extrusion issues that remain unresolved.Ongoing Reliability Problems: The T300’s stock components, particularly the tool head and electronics, have consistently underperformed. I’m now planning to replace the stock tool head with a custom Stealthburner setup and may overhaul the electronics entirely.Performance When FunctionalWhen the T300 works, it produces high-quality prints with good detail. However, achieving consistent performance requires significant modifications and constant troubleshooting, which is unacceptable for a consumer-grade printer.ProsPrint Quality (When Working): Capable of producing detailed prints with proper calibration.Large Build Volume: Suitable for larger projects, a plus for hobbyists.Affordable Price: Competitive for its size and feature set, though reliability issues diminish this value.ConsPoor Reliability: Frequent hardware failures and overheating issues.Slow Support and Shipping: Replacement parts take weeks to arrive from China.Subpar Components: Stock tool head and electronics are prone to failure and require upgrades.Time-Intensive Fixes: Requires advanced technical knowledge to maintain functionality.Final ThoughtsThe Comgrow T300 3D printer has potential but is plagued by unreliable components and frequent failures. While it can deliver good print quality when operational, the constant need for repairs and modifications makes it a poor choice for most users. Even with my extensive experience in CNC systems, I found the T300’s issues excessive compared to other 3D printers I’ve used. Unless you’re prepared to invest significant time and money into upgrades, I recommend looking at more reliable alternatives.