Sovol SV08 Max vs Prusa Research CORE One
The Sovol SV08 Max (2025, €1,199) and the Prusa Research CORE One (2025, €1,349) 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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| Sovol SV08 Max €1,199 | Prusa Research CORE One €1,349 | |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry | ||
| Build volume | 500³ mm 🏆 | 250×220×270 mm |
| Weight | — | 17.6 kg |
| Speed | ||
| Max speed | 700 mm/s 🏆 | 600 mm/s |
| Max acceleration | 40,000 mm/s² 🏆 | 10,000 mm/s² |
| Hot-end | ||
| Max nozzle temp | 300 °C 🏆 | 290 °C |
| Nozzle material | — | brass (CHT high-flow, 0.4 mm) |
| Drive type | direct | direct |
| Flow rate | — | — |
| Bed | ||
| Max bed temp | 100 °C | 120 °C 🏆 |
| Bed material | — | PEI plate (textured/smooth) |
| Auto-leveling | Eddy current scanning | load cell auto mesh |
| Enclosed | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Heated chamber | No | Yes 🏆 |
| Multimaterial | ||
| AMS compatible | No | Yes 🏆 |
| AMS type | — | MMU3 |
| AMS slots | — | 5 🏆 |
| Connectivity | ||
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Camera | Yes () | Yes (1080p) |
| Calibration | ||
| Vibration compensation | — | Yes |
| Flow calibration | — | No |
| Input shaping | — | Yes |
| Pressure advance | — | Yes |
| Software | ||
| Official slicer | OrcaSlicer | PrusaSlicer |
| OrcaSlicer | — | Yes |
| Noise | ||
| Noise | — | — |
| Power | — | 350 W 🏆 |
Verdict
- If speed matters most, the Sovol SV08 Max wins (700 mm/s vs 600 mm/s).
- On price, Sovol SV08 Max is cheaper.
Frequently asked
- Which has better value: Sovol SV08 Max or Prusa Research CORE One?
- 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.