Creality SpacePi X4 vs Sovol SH03
Two 4-spool, 85 °C dryers.
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Best for: Four spools at up to 85 °C in two chambers
Check price at AmazonBest for: Four spools, dual chambers, up to 85 °C
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| Spec | Creality SpacePi X4 | Sovol SH03 | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max drying temperaturePLA dries around 50 °C; PETG, ABS and TPU want 60–70 °C; nylon, PC and PA-CF want 75–85 °C. | 85 °C | 85 °C | 45% |
| 1 kg spools heldHow many standard 1 kg spools fit at once. | 4 spools | 4 spools | 25% |
| Dual independent heating zonesTwo chambers at different temperatures, e.g. PLA and PETG at once. | Yes | Yes | 15% |
| Works as the printer's multi-color feederYes for units that both dry and feed a printer's multi-color system (CFS 2, ACE 2 Pro). Standalone dryers can still feed through a PTFE tube. | No | No | 15% |
| Temperature range | 45–85 °C | 45–85 °C | info |
| Chambers | Dual independent, 200 W + 200 W PTC | Dual independent, 200 W + 200 W PTC | info |
| Spools | 4 | Four 1 kg | info |
| Spool limits | ≤200 mm diameter, ≤150 mm wide; 1.75 / 2.85 mm | Not listed | info |
| Drying time | 1–48 h | Not listed | info |
| Rated power | 360 W | 400 W | info |
| Weight | 5 kg | 3.4 kg | info |
| LayerPick score | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | 100% |
Where each one comes out ahead
Creality SpacePi X4
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 85 °C for nylon and PC
- Two independent chambers
Watch out for
- Not a multi-color feeder
Sovol SH03
No scored spec where it is strictly ahead; its case rests on the strengths below.
What we like
- 85 °C, dual chambers
- Lighter than the SpacePi X4
Watch out for
- Not a multi-color feeder
Verdict
Near twins: both 45–85 °C with dual 200 W chambers and four spools. Sovol is 1.6 kg lighter; Creality lists a 360 W rating vs Sovol's 400 W.
- Creality SpacePi X4: Creality: SpacePi X4
- Sovol SH03: Sovol: SH03