Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) vs Sovol SV08 Max
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) costs $1,299 and the Sovol SV08 Max costs $1,099, so the Sovol SV08 Max is $200 cheaper. The Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) has a published review score and ranks #25 in our 3D printers ranking; the Sovol SV08 Max is not scored yet. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer. Pick the Sovol SV08 Max for very large single color prints. The Sovol SV08 Max wins 3 of 3 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Sovol SV08 Max wins 3 of 3 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| CORE One+ (Gen 2) | SV08 Max | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,299 | $1,099 | SV08 Max |
| Build volume | 250 x 220 x 270 mm | 500 x 500 x 500 mm | SV08 Max |
| Max nozzle temp | 290°C | 300°C | SV08 Max |
- Best for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer
- You want to spend less (saves $200)
- You care most about build volume (500 x 500 x 500 mm vs 250 x 220 x 270 mm)
- You care most about max nozzle temp (300°C vs 290°C)
- Best for very large single color prints
- Build volume
- 250 x 220 x 270 mm
- Multicolor
- Optional
- Enclosure
- Yes
Enclosed CoreXY Prusa with load cell leveling, kit or assembled
Full Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 500 x 500 x 500 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 700 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- Optional kit
Huge 500 mm cube Klipper printer for big parts and props
Full Sovol SV08 Max review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) | Sovol SV08 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299 | $1,099 |
| 3 year cost | $1,299 | $1,099 |
| Our score | 6.5/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #25 | #48 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year for buyers outside the EU, including the US (Prusa knowledge base) | n/a |
| Build volume | 250 x 220 x 270 mm | 500 x 500 x 500 mm; 500 x 500 x 450 mm with the enclosure kit (Sovol) |
| Print speed | No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S at default settings | Up to 700 mm/s, 40,000 mm/s2 (Sovol); Tom's Hardware printed at 40 to 140 mm/s and ran a Benchy in 10 min 45 s |
| Multi color | Optional MMU3 (5 filaments) or INDX toolchanger (up to 8 filaments) | No, single color; an auxiliary feeder handles filament feed (Tom's Hardware) |
| Enclosure | Yes, with active chamber heating up to 55 C | Optional kit with metal panels, glass doors and rear fans; doors rattled at speed in Tom's Hardware testing |
| Auto leveling | Yes, fully automatic first layer calibration with a load cell sensor | Eddy current bed scan in seconds (Tom's Hardware); quad gantry leveling (Sovol) |
| Max nozzle temp | 290 C (400 C with the HT hotend) | 300 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 C | Up to 100 C, double sided PEI spring steel |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, Flex, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB; advanced: ABS, ASA, HIPS, PA | n/a |
| Connectivity | Ethernet and Wi-Fi, NFC, USB drive, Prusa Connect and Prusa app | n/a |
| Camera | Optional in chamber camera | Yes, 1280 x 720 (Sovol) |
| Noise | Tom's Hardware found it very quiet, though the motion system is a bit louder than the MK4S | Loud; fans run whenever it is on (Tom's Hardware); no dB figure |
| Assembly | Sold assembled or as a kit | n/a |
| Weight | 22.5 kg; 415 x 444 x 555 mm | 29.5 kg without enclosure; 700 x 710 x 750 mm footprint (Tom's Hardware) |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper |
| Best for | makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer | very large single color prints |
| Skip if | you want multi color or a camera included | you want quiet, hands off printing |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)
- Tom's Hardware (Editor's Choice): Tested the original CORE One. It ran about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S and printed a speed Benchy in 28 minutes. A five color MMU3 print took 14 h 32 min with 100 g of waste, versus 20 h 57 min and 264 g on the H2D. Source
- CGMagazine (9/10): Tested the original CORE One and called it one of the best printers the reviewer had used. It was quiet in an office and handled ABS and ASA in the enclosure. Missing out of the box multi color and better camera hardware. Source
Sovol SV08 Max
- Tom's Hardware: Benchy in 10 min 45 s; an ABS container took 5 h 6 min at 140 mm/s. A large dragon took 2 days 8 h after five failures and a 0.2 mm Z offset fix. Called it a niche machine that fills its niche well. Source
- 3D Tech Valley: Claims 200+ hours of printing. A 300 mm calibration cube measured within 0.2 mm and the full bed scan took about 80 s. Rated it Highly Recommended but noted 2 to 3 h of assembly and a Klipper learning curve. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) or the Sovol SV08 Max?
The Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) has a published review score and ranks #25 in our 3D printers ranking; the Sovol SV08 Max is not scored yet. Pick the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2) for makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer. Pick the Sovol SV08 Max for very large single color prints.
Which is cheaper?
The Sovol SV08 Max at $1,099, versus $1,299 for the Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2), checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the CORE One+ (Gen 2) and the SV08 Max?
Build volume: 250 x 220 x 270 mm on the CORE One+ (Gen 2), 500 x 500 x 500 mm; 500 x 500 x 450 mm with the enclosure kit (Sovol) on the SV08 Max. Print speed: No max speed published; Tom's Hardware measured about 15 to 20% faster than the MK4S at… on the CORE One+ (Gen 2), Up to 700 mm/s, 40,000 mm/s2 (Sovol); Tom's Hardware printed at 40 to 140 mm/s and ran a… on the SV08 Max. Multi color: Optional MMU3 (5 filaments) or INDX toolchanger (up to 8 filaments) on the CORE One+ (Gen 2), No, single color; an auxiliary feeder handles filament feed (Tom's Hardware) on the SV08 Max.
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