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Modelo	Mega S	SV02
	Buy Filament forAnycubic Mega S	Buy Filament forSovol SV02
Estimated price	$149,00	$209,00
Manufacturer	Anycubic	Sovol
Release Year	2019	2020
Print Volume [mm]	210x210x205	280x240x300
Printer Size [mm]	405x410x452	539x493x710
Weight [kg]	14,5	11,86
Power Loss Recovery	YES	YES
Enclosed printer	NO	NO
Bed Leveling	Manual	Manual
Filament End Sensor	YES	NO
Bed type	Heated	Heated
Power supply system	Bowden	Bowden
Standard nozzle	0,4	0,4
Maximum Nozzle Temperature [°C]	260	260
Maximum Bed Temperature [°C]	110	110
Maximum printing speed [mm/s]	100	120
Filament holder	YES	YES
Camera for supervision	NO	NO
Recommended filaments	PLA, TPU, ABS, PETG	PLA, PETG, Tritan, Flex, ABS
Recommended slicers	Cura, Simplify, Slic3r	Cura, Simplify, Slic3r, IdeaMaker
Maximum Resolution [mm]	0,1	0,1
Processor	8 bits
Display	Touchscreen TFT 2,8''	Display touchscreen 4,3''
Power Supply	12V / 300W
Connectivity	SD / USB	SD / USB
Operating systems	Windows, Mac, Linux	Windows, Mac, Linux
Date of registration in the system	2021-04-15	2022-11-10
Release date	2019	2020
Extra features	The Anycubic Mega S offers a printing platform with excellent adhesion, easy removal after cooling. It has a filament sensor for a better experience with flexible materials and a multilingual and intuitive color touchscreen. Assembly is quick, requiring only 8 screws and 3 connections. It has a large build volume (210 x 210 x 205 mm), high positioning accuracy and supports a variety of materials, including TPU, PLA, ABS and wood. It stands out for its solid metal structure, superior stability, high-quality printing with layer resolution of up to 50 microns, Ultrabase for easy adhesion and removal of parts, resumption of printing after power outage, high-quality extruder for flexible filaments, suspended filament support and stable structure that reduces shaking, improving printing quality.	The Sovol SV02 is a dual extrusion 3D printer with two inputs and one output hotend, silent motherboard and 4.3" color touchscreen. It includes a tempered glass platform for glue-free adhesion, dual Z-axis for more stability, and fast heating with Mean Well power supply. It has a resume printing function and support for upgrades, such as an automatic leveling sensor.
Support for multiple colors and materials (AMS and CFS)	NO	NO
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Cost-benefit	6 / 10	7 / 10
Hardware	2 / 10	1.8 / 10
Tela	.	.
Print volume	3 / 10	4 / 10
Performance	0 / 10	1 / 10

Conclusion

In comparing the Anycubic Mega S and the Sovol SV02, both printers offer unique advantages but cater to different user needs and preferences. The Mega S stands out for its affordability and user-friendly features, including a filament end sensor and a solid build quality that ensures good adhesion and stability during printing. Its print volume is more modest than the Sovol SV02, but it compensates with its excellent ease of use and support for a wide variety of materials, making it an excellent choice for beginners and hobbyists. On the other hand, the Sovol SV02, despite its higher price, offers a larger print volume and more advanced features, such as dual extrusion capabilities and a quieter operation. However, it lacks a filament end sensor, which may be a consideration for users seeking a more automated experience. It also supports a diverse range of filaments and has robust stability features due to its dual Z-axis. In conclusion, if budget constraints and ease of use are priorities, the Anycubic Mega S is the more economical option that still provides reliable performance. For users seeking larger print capabilities and are willing to invest more, the Sovol SV02 presents itself as a worthy contender. Ultimately, the choice should reflect the user’s specific requirements and experience level in 3D printing.