{"id":28942,"date":"2023-03-20T22:32:19","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T22:32:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=28942"},"modified":"2023-03-20T22:32:33","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T22:32:33","slug":"sovol-sv04-vs-flashforge-creator-pro-2-vs-tenlog-tl-d3-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/sovol-sv04-vs-flashforge-creator-pro-2-vs-tenlog-tl-d3-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"Sovol SV04 vs Flashforge Creator Pro 2 vs Tenlog TL-D3 Pro"},"content":{"rendered":"

IDEX 3D printers don\u2019t usually come cheap, but the Sovol SV04, Flashforge Creator Pro 2, and Tenlog TL-D3 Pro are three of the best low-cost dual extruder 3D printer printers<\/a> challenging that idea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All hovering around the $500 – $600 price range, they make dual color and dual filament printing more accessible than ever before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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One of my prints using my Sovol SV04<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

It can be a challenge to pick which printer is going to best serve your needs, though. They all offer different printing experiences, including unique features that are difficult to add with DIY or upgrading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll go over the main pros and cons of each, plus add information on why<\/em> certain features are good and who<\/em> they cater to (ex. Newer hobbyists). By the end of it, you should have a better idea of what IDEX printer will serve your needs the best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without further ado, let\u2019s dive in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/th>Sovol SV04<\/strong><\/th>Flashforge Creator Pro 2<\/strong><\/th>Tenlog TL-D3 Pro<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Build Volume<\/strong><\/td>300 x 300 x 400 mm<\/td>200 x 148 x 150 mm<\/td>300 x 300 x 350 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Printer Footprint<\/strong><\/td>653 x 625 x 803 mm<\/td>526 x 360 x 550 mm<\/td>590 x 520 x 760 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Build Plate<\/strong><\/td>Magnetic flexible plate<\/td>Aluminum<\/td>Borosilicate glass<\/td><\/tr>
Extruder Type<\/strong><\/td>Direct Drive<\/td>Direct Drive<\/td>Direct Drive<\/td><\/tr>
Filament Compatibility<\/strong><\/td>PLA, TPU, TPE, HIPS, ABS, PETG, Wood, PC, PA, PVA, ASA<\/td>ABS, PLA, PVA, HIPS<\/td>TPU, PVA, PLA, ABS, HIPS, PETG, Wood, most flexible filaments<\/td><\/tr>
Max Extruder Temp<\/strong><\/td>260\u00b0C<\/td>240\u00b0C<\/td>300\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>
Max Bed Temp<\/strong><\/td>100\u00b0C<\/td>120\u00b0C<\/td>110\u00b0C<\/td><\/tr>
IDEX?<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Enclosed?<\/strong><\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Auto Bed-leveling?<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>No<\/td><\/tr>
Resume Print and Filament Sensor?<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td>No<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Touchscreen?<\/strong><\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td>Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Connectivity<\/strong><\/td>SD Card, Data Cable<\/td>SD Card<\/td>SD Card, USB<\/td><\/tr>
Price<\/strong><\/td>$500<\/td>$550<\/td>$560<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
Sovol SV04 vs Flashforge Creator Pro 2 vs Tenlog TL-D3 Pro specs compared<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Sovol SV04 vs Flashforge Creator Pro 2 vs Tenlog TL-D3 Pro: A Quick Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sovol SV04<\/h3>\n\n\n\n