Prusa Research CORE One vs Sovol SV08 Max
The Prusa Research CORE One (2025, €1,349) and the Sovol SV08 Max (2025, €1,199) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Sovol SV08 Max is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 150 (~11%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Prusa Research CORE One is enclosed (better for ABS and technical materials), and only the Prusa Research CORE One supports multicolor (AMS).
Below is the full spec table with the best value of each feature highlighted, plus a verdict by use case.
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| Prusa Research CORE One €1,349 | Sovol SV08 Max €1,199 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 250×220×270 mm | 500³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 22.5 kg | — |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 600 mm/s | 700 mm/s 🏆 |
| Max acceleration | 10,000 mm/s² | 40,000 mm/s² 🏆 |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 290 °C | 300 °C 🏆 |
| Nozzle material | brass (CHT high-flow, 0.4 mm) | — |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C 🏆 | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate (textured/smooth) | — |
| Auto-leveling | load cell auto mesh | Eddy current scanning |
| Enclosed | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Heated chamber | Yes 🏆 | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | MMU3 | — |
| AMS slots | 5 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Camera | — | Yes () |
| Calibration | ||
| Measures its own vibrations (built-in sensor) | No | — |
| Calibrates flow by itself (sensor) | — | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | PrusaSlicer | OrcaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 350 W 🏆 | — |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Sovol SV08 Max wins.
- On price, Sovol SV08 Max is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Prusa Research CORE One or Sovol SV08 Max?
- See the full spec table for the best decision based on your use case.
- Which has the larger build volume?
- Sovol SV08 Max with 500³ mm.