Sovol SV08 Review – High-Speed CoreXY 3D Printer

Introduction to Sovol SV08

If you have been following the 3D printing world over the past couple of years, you already know that the competition in the high-speed segment has become absolutely fierce. Brands like Bambu Lab, QIDI, and Creality pushed the boundaries of what a desktop machine can do, and Sovol decided to answer the call with one of their boldest machines to date — the Sovol SV08.

The Sovol SV08 3D printer is a large-format, open-frame machine built around a CoreXY motion system, running Klipper firmware out of the box. It targets makers, engineers, and enthusiasts who want fast, reliable, and precise prints at a price point that does not require a second mortgage. Sovol has been a respected name in the community for years, known for delivering capable machines at competitive prices, and the SV08 is their most ambitious release yet.

In this review, we will walk you through everything — from the hardware design and features to real-world performance, build volume, specs, and how the SV08 stacks up against the best competitors on the market. Whether you are a seasoned printer or looking to upgrade from a basic Cartesian machine, this guide will give you the full picture of the Sovol SV08.

2. Sovol SV08 Features Overview

The Sovol SV08 features a well-thought-out package that punches well above its price class. Right out of the box, you get a machine that feels premium in both build and function. Let’s take a look at what makes the SV08 stand out on paper and in practice.

The frame is constructed from thick aluminum extrusions, providing the rigidity needed to maintain accuracy at the high accelerations the machine is capable of. Unlike lighter plastic-framed competitors, the SV08 stays planted and minimizes vibration during aggressive moves.

On the motion side, the SV08 uses linear rails on all axes. MGN12 rails on the X-axis and MGN9 rails on the Y-axis ensure smooth, backlash-free movement — a major upgrade over V-slot wheel systems that can wear out and introduce wobble over time.

The hotend assembly is purpose-built for high-speed printing. It features a high-flow all-metal design capable of reaching 300°C, making it compatible with engineering materials like ABS, ASA, PA, and PC. The heated bed reaches up to 110°C and covers the full 350 × 350 mm print area, supported by a PEI-coated magnetic spring steel sheet for excellent adhesion and easy part removal.

Auto-leveling is handled via a CRTouch probe, which performs a bed mesh compensation on every print automatically. The user interface is a 4.3-inch color touchscreen with an intuitive Klipper-based UI, making configuration and control accessible without needing to use a terminal or SSH into the machine — though that option is of course always available.

The SV08 also ships with a 400W power supply, dual Z-axis lead screws for consistent bed leveling, and a filament runout sensor to prevent failed prints from incomplete spools.

3. Sovol SV08 CoreXY Architecture

The Sovol SV08 CoreXY motion system is one of its defining characteristics, and it is the reason this printer can reach the impressive speeds it does. But what exactly is CoreXY and why does it matter?

In a traditional Cartesian printer like the classic Ender 3, the print head moves along one axis while the bed moves along another. This means the bed — which carries the weight of the printed object — must accelerate and decelerate constantly. At higher speeds, this causes ringing artifacts and inaccuracies.

CoreXY changes the game entirely. In a CoreXY system, both X and Y axis movements are controlled by two motors acting simultaneously through a crossed belt arrangement. The print head moves freely in both directions while the bed only moves along the Z-axis (up and down). Since the bed never moves horizontally, there is far less mass in motion during a print, which allows for dramatically higher accelerations without compromising print quality.

The SV08 uses this architecture with high-torque stepper motors and a tight, well-tensioned belt system. The result is a machine that can execute sharp corners and complex geometries with precision that would cause a bed-slinger to fail. For tall prints especially, the absence of bed oscillation is a real advantage — you will not see the characteristic wobble that plagues fast, tall prints on Cartesian machines.

The CoreXY design also contributes to the machine’s overall footprint efficiency. Despite printing up to 350 × 350 mm, the SV08 has a relatively compact external frame compared to what you would expect from a printer with this build volume.

4. Sovol SV08 Klipper Firmware Performance

One of the biggest selling points of the SV08 is that it runs Sovol SV08 Klipper firmware natively. Klipper has become the gold standard for high-performance 3D printing, and for good reason.

Unlike Marlin — the traditional firmware used in most budget printers — Klipper offloads computation to a host computer (in this case, a dedicated Raspberry Pi-equivalent board built into the SV08). This allows Klipper to perform complex real-time calculations that Marlin simply cannot handle.

The two most impactful Klipper features on the SV08 are Input Shaping and Pressure Advance. Input Shaping uses an ADXL345 accelerometer (built-in on the SV08) to measure and compensate for resonance frequencies in the frame. When you accelerate the print head rapidly, the frame flexes slightly and creates rippling artifacts called “ringing” or “ghosting” around edges. Input Shaping essentially cancels these vibrations out in software, allowing much higher accelerations with clean output.

Pressure Advance, on the other hand, controls the precise timing of filament extrusion relative to nozzle movement. At high speeds, filament pressure in the nozzle can cause over-extrusion on corners and under-extrusion on straight lines. Pressure Advance tunes this behavior so that extrusion is consistent regardless of print speed.

Together, these two features are what separate a machine that prints fast from a machine that prints fast and well. The SV08 comes with Klipper pre-configured and tuned, so you do not need to spend hours dialing things in from scratch. Of course, the full Klipper configuration is accessible if you want to fine-tune further — through the Mainsail or Fluidd web interface, which is pre-installed on the machine.

5. Sovol SV08 High Speed Printing Tests

The moment most people care about: how fast is the Sovol SV08 high speed printing in the real world?

According to Sovol’s official specifications, the SV08 supports a maximum print speed of 500 mm/s and a maximum acceleration of 30,000 mm/s². These are headline numbers — the kind you use for benchmarks — but real-world quality printing typically happens at slightly more conservative settings.

In practical use with standard PLA, the SV08 produces excellent results at 300 mm/s with default Klipper tuning. At these speeds, wall quality remains high, bridging performs well, and dimensional accuracy stays within acceptable tolerances for most applications. Pushing to 400–500 mm/s is possible with some trade-offs in surface finish, particularly on outer perimeters, but internal structures and infill print cleanly at these speeds.

The direct drive extruder system helps at high speeds by keeping the filament path short, reducing the delay between a speed change and actual extrusion response. This is particularly valuable for complex geometries with many short line segments.

For comparison, a standard Ender 3 comfortably maxes out at around 60–80 mm/s before quality degrades. The SV08 at 300 mm/s is therefore roughly four to five times faster in practical use — a dramatic difference that translates directly into saved time on larger prints.

A 200g benchy that might take 90 minutes on a budget Cartesian printer completes in under 20 minutes on the SV08 at high speed settings. For production use or anyone printing large volumes, this time saving adds up rapidly.

6. Sovol SV08 Build Volume Explained

The Sovol SV08 build volume is one of the most generous in its class. The printer offers a 350 × 350 × 345 mm build area — that is approximately 13.8 × 13.8 × 13.6 inches for those working in imperial units.

To put this in perspective: most budget CoreXY printers in the $500–$700 range offer 220 × 220 × 250 mm or similar. The SV08 gives you roughly 2.5× more printable volume, which opens up a wide range of practical use cases that smaller machines simply cannot handle.

What can you actually do with 350 × 350 × 345 mm? Here are some practical examples: full-size cosplay armor panels, large architectural scale models, functional engineering enclosures, automotive parts and brackets, full drone frames, large artistic sculptures, and multi-part assembly jigs. The Z-height of 345 mm in particular is a standout, as tall prints are often the first thing that gets limited on smaller machines.

The bed itself is a genuine 350 × 350 mm heated surface reaching 110°C uniformly, so you are not losing usable area around the edges to heat inconsistency. The PEI spring steel sheet provides excellent first-layer adhesion for PLA, PETG, and TPU, while the 110°C capability means you can print ABS and ASA without major warping concerns — especially if you add a simple enclosure.

7. Full Sovol SV08 Specs Breakdown

Here is a complete breakdown of the Sovol SV08 specs based on official information from Sovol. This table covers all key technical parameters.

Specification	Details
Printer Type	CoreXY FDM 3D Printer
Build Volume	350 × 350 × 345 mm
Max Print Speed	500 mm/s
Max Acceleration	30,000 mm/s²
Layer Resolution	0.05 – 0.35 mm
Nozzle Diameter	0.4 mm (standard), compatible with 0.2–0.8 mm
Max Nozzle Temperature	300°C
Max Bed Temperature	110°C
Bed Surface	PEI-coated magnetic spring steel sheet
Extruder Type	Direct Drive
Motion System	CoreXY with linear rails (MGN12 X / MGN9 Y)
Auto Leveling	CRTouch probe + automatic bed mesh
Firmware	Klipper (pre-installed with Mainsail/Fluidd)
Input Shaping	Yes – ADXL345 built-in accelerometer
Pressure Advance	Yes – Klipper native
Connectivity	Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB
Display	4.3-inch color touchscreen
Power Supply	400W
Input Voltage	100–240V AC, 50/60Hz
Supported Filaments	PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA, PC
Filament Diameter	1.75 mm
Filament Runout Sensor	Yes
Resume After Power Loss	Yes
Frame Material	Aluminum extrusion
Machine Dimensions	Approx. 580 × 580 × 690 mm
Machine Weight	Approx. 20 kg

8. Sovol SV08 Price and Value Analysis

When it comes to the Sovol SV08 price, Sovol has positioned the machine to compete directly in the mid-range performance segment — roughly in the $500–$700 range at launch, with frequent promotional pricing available through Sovol’s official store and authorized resellers. The exact retail price can vary by region and over time as the market evolves, so always check Sovol’s official website for the most current pricing.

At this price point, the SV08 represents exceptional value when you consider what is included: a large 350 × 350 × 345 mm build volume, native Klipper firmware with Input Shaping already configured, a direct drive extruder, CRTouch auto-leveling, and linear rails on all axes. Each of these features individually would add cost to a competing machine.

In the budget CoreXY segment under $400, you typically find machines with smaller build volumes, Marlin firmware, and fewer quality-of-life features. The SV08 sits comfortably above this tier. Compared to flagship machines from Bambu Lab and QIDI that occupy the $700–$1,000+ range, the SV08 offers comparable print speed capabilities and a larger build volume, while accepting some trade-offs in terms of enclosure integration and out-of-box ecosystem software.

For users who print regularly and value time savings, the SV08’s speed advantage over budget Cartesian machines often pays for its higher cost within a few months of regular use, simply through the number of additional parts that can be produced in the same time.

9. Sovol SV08 Comparison with Competitors

How does the Sovol SV08 comparison hold up against its closest rivals? Here is an honest look at how it stacks up against three of the most popular alternatives: the Creality K1 Max, the QIDI X-Max 3, and the Bambu Lab P1S.

Feature	Sovol SV08	Creality K1 Max	QIDI X-Max 3	Bambu Lab P1S
Build Volume	350×350×345 mm	300×300×300 mm	325×325×315 mm	256×256×256 mm
Motion System	CoreXY	CoreXY	CoreXY	CoreXY
Max Speed	500 mm/s	600 mm/s	600 mm/s	500 mm/s
Firmware	Klipper	Klipper-based	Klipper-based	Proprietary
Enclosure	Open frame (enclosable)	Fully enclosed	Fully enclosed	Fully enclosed
Max Nozzle Temp	300°C	300°C	350°C	300°C
Max Bed Temp	110°C	100°C	120°C	120°C
Auto Leveling	CRTouch + mesh	Strain gauge + mesh	Strain gauge + mesh	Strain gauge + mesh
Approximate Price	~$500–$700	~$700–$800	~$700–$900	~$700
Open Ecosystem	Yes (full Klipper)	Partial	Yes	Limited

The SV08’s biggest advantage over all three competitors is its raw build volume — 350 × 350 × 345 mm beats everything on this list. For large-format printing, that is a decisive edge. The Creality K1 Max and QIDI X-Max 3 offer fully enclosed designs which make them better suited for engineering filaments like ABS and PA out of the box, though the SV08 can be enclosed with a DIY or aftermarket solution. The Bambu Lab P1S is arguably the most polished user experience, but the proprietary ecosystem limits customization and the build volume is significantly smaller. For users who want a fully open, Klipper-native machine with the largest print area in the segment, the SV08 makes a very strong case.

10. Final Sovol SV08 Review Verdict

After going through all the details, here is our final take on the Sovol SV08 review.

The Sovol SV08 is an outstanding machine for makers who want high-speed CoreXY printing at large scale without paying flagship prices. It is not trying to be a Bambu Lab — it is a different kind of machine for a different kind of user. If you love tinkering, want full access to Klipper, and need a big build plate, the SV08 delivers on all fronts.

Pros

The SV08 offers an enormous 350 × 350 × 345 mm build volume that outclasses most competitors at this price, native Klipper firmware with Input Shaping and Pressure Advance pre-configured, linear rails on all axes for smooth and precise motion, a direct drive extruder capable of handling flexible and abrasive filaments, a high-flow all-metal hotend rated to 300°C, CRTouch auto-leveling with automatic bed mesh compensation, an open and fully hackable platform with Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and web interface access, and very competitive pricing for the feature set delivered.

Cons

The open frame design requires additional investment if you want to print engineering filaments that need an enclosure. Setup and calibration will take some time for users who are new to Klipper. The machine is physically large and heavy at approximately 20 kg, which requires a dedicated workspace. Ecosystem software is not as polished or integrated as Bambu Lab’s solution. Noise levels at maximum speed are significant.

Who Should Buy the Sovol SV08?

The SV08 is the right choice for experienced 3D printing enthusiasts and professionals who print frequently, value a large build volume, want full Klipper access, and are comfortable with a slightly higher setup curve in exchange for greater long-term flexibility. It is also an excellent choice for small-scale production environments where print time and volume efficiency directly impact output.

If you are a beginner looking for a plug-and-play experience, the Bambu Lab ecosystem might serve you better initially. But if you are ready to get the most out of Klipper on a genuinely capable machine, the Sovol SV08 is one of the best value propositions in the high-speed large-format segment today.

FAQ – Sovol SV08

What is the build volume of the Sovol SV08?

The Sovol SV08 has a build volume of 350 × 350 × 345 mm, making it one of the largest print areas available in a high-speed CoreXY printer at its price point.

Does the Sovol SV08 use Klipper firmware?

Yes. The Sovol SV08 runs Klipper firmware pre-installed, complete with Input Shaping (via built-in ADXL345 accelerometer) and Pressure Advance configured. It is accessible via Mainsail or Fluidd web interface over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

How fast can the Sovol SV08 print?

According to Sovol’s official specifications, the SV08 supports a maximum print speed of 500 mm/s with a maximum acceleration of 30,000 mm/s². Real-world quality printing typically occurs between 200–350 mm/s depending on the material and geometry.

What filaments does the Sovol SV08 support?

The Sovol SV08 supports PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PA (Nylon), and PC. Its all-metal hotend reaches 300°C, making it compatible with most standard and engineering-grade 1.75 mm filaments.

How does the Sovol SV08 compare to the Bambu Lab P1S?

The Sovol SV08 offers a significantly larger build volume (350×350×345 mm vs. 256×256×256 mm), native open-source Klipper firmware, and a lower price. The Bambu Lab P1S provides a fully enclosed design, a more polished proprietary software ecosystem, and a more streamlined out-of-box experience. The best choice depends on whether you prioritize volume and customization (SV08) or plug-and-play convenience (P1S).

Does the Sovol SV08 have auto bed leveling?

Yes. The Sovol SV08 includes a CRTouch probe for automatic bed leveling, combined with Klipper’s bed mesh compensation to ensure consistent first layers across the full 350 × 350 mm print surface.

What is the price of the Sovol SV08?

The Sovol SV08 is generally priced in the $500–$700 range, though promotional pricing and regional variations apply. Check Sovol’s official website for the most up-to-date pricing and availability.

Is the Sovol SV08 enclosed?

The Sovol SV08 ships as an open-frame machine. It is not enclosed by default, but it is designed to be compatible with DIY or aftermarket enclosure solutions, which is recommended for printing temperature-sensitive materials like ABS or ASA consistently.

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