Prusa Research MK4S vs Sovol SV08 Max
The Prusa Research MK4S (2024, €1,099) and the Sovol SV08 Max (2025, €1,199) are two FDM 3D printers many people compare before buying.
The Prusa Research MK4S is the more affordable of the two, with a gap of about 100 (~8%) versus the other.
On the technical side, only the Prusa Research MK4S supports multicolor (AMS), and the Sovol SV08 Max offers more build volume (500³ mm).
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 MK4S €1,099 | Sovol SV08 Max €1,199 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 250×210×220 mm | 500³ mm 🏆 |
| Weight | 7 kg | — |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 300 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 | hardened steel | — |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | 30 mm³/s 🏆 | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 120 °C 🏆 | 100 °C |
| Bed material | PEI plate | — |
| Auto-leveling | load cell auto mesh | Eddy current scanning |
| Enclosed | No | No |
| Heated chamber | No | No |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | Yes 🏆 | No |
| AMS type | MMU3 | — |
| AMS slots | 5 🏆 | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Camera | — | Yes () |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | Yes | — |
| Flow calibration | No | — |
| Input shaping | Yes | — |
| Pressure advance | Yes | — |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | PrusaSlicer | OrcaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | Yes | — |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | 240 W 🏆 | — |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Sovol SV08 Max wins.
- On price, Prusa Research MK4S is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Prusa Research MK4S 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.