Sovol SV08 vs. Sovol SV08 Max
Both printers compared directly. The better value is marked in green, where this can be determined objectively.
The key differences
- The Sovol SV08 is cheaper (€400 to €800) than the Sovol SV08 Max (€800 to €1,500).
- The Sovol SV08 Max has the larger build volume (500 × 500 × 500 mm).
| Sovol SV08 | Sovol SV08 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | €400 to €800 | €800 to €1,500 |
| Price in the manufacturer's shop | €469 (was €599) (As of 26 Oct 2026) | €933 (was €1,199) (As of 26 Oct 2026) |
| Design | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Enclosure | open | open |
| Build volume | 350 × 350 × 345 mm (42.3 l) | 500 × 500 × 500 mm (125 l) |
| Dimensions | 550 × 537 × 575 mm | 700 × 710 × 750 mm |
| Weight | 13.3 kg | 29.5 kg |
| Speed (max.) | 700 mm/s | 700 mm/s |
| Acceleration (max.) | 40,000 mm/s² | 40,000 mm/s² |
| Nozzle (max.) | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Print bed (max.) | 100 °C | 100 °C |
| Extruder | Direct drive with planetary gearbox (5.2:1) and filament sensor | Direct drive, single extruder, up to 50 mm³/s flow rate |
| Calibration | inductive sensor plus pressure sensor, Z offset compensation | automatic, eddy current sensor (Eddy) |
| Multi-colour printing | no | no |
| Materials (according to the manufacturer) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PETG-CF, ABS (ABS only to a limited extent with an open build area) | PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, PLA-CF, PETG-CF (ABS, ASA, PA, PC only to a limited extent with an open build area) |
| Camera | yes, 1280x720 | yes, 1280 x 720 with timelapse |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz), Ethernet, USB | USB, Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Ethernet, HDMI |
| Display | Display with dial (5" touchscreen optional) | 4.3-inch touchscreen |
Who is which one suitable for?
Sovol SV08
Tinkerers who want to customise a large, open Klipper printer themselves.
- Large build volume of 350 × 350 × 345 mm
- High dynamics with up to 700 mm/s and 40,000 mm/s²
Sovol SV08 Max
Users who need very large prints and have experience with Klipper.
- Very large build volume of 500 x 500 x 500 mm
- Klipper with Wi-Fi, Ethernet and camera
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