Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ vs Sovol SV08
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ costs $549 and the Sovol SV08 costs $549. Pick the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ for beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support. Pick the Sovol SV08 for tinkerers who want big and fast. The Sovol SV08 wins 3 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied).
Who wins, point by point
The Sovol SV08 wins 3 of 4 points we can measure (1 tied). Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Original Prusa MINI+ | SV08 | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $549 | $549 | Tie |
| Build volume | 180 x 180 x 180 mm | 350 x 350 x 345 mm | SV08 |
| Max nozzle temp | 280°C | 300°C | SV08 |
| Release year | 2020 | 2024 | SV08 |
- Best for beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support
- You care most about build volume (350 x 350 x 345 mm vs 180 x 180 x 180 mm)
- You care most about max nozzle temp (300°C vs 280°C)
- You want the newer model (2024 vs 2020)
- Best for tinkerers who want big and fast
- Build volume
- 180 x 180 x 180 mm
- Max speed
- No max speed published
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
Compact semi assembled Prusa for small, high quality prints
Full Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ review, pros and cons →- Build volume
- 350 x 350 x 345 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 700 mm/s
- Multicolor
- No
- Enclosure
- No
Big, fast open source Voron style printer for tinkerers
Full Sovol SV08 review, pros and cons →Side by side
| Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ | Sovol SV08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $549 | $549 |
| 3 year cost | $549 | $549 |
| Our score | Not scored yet | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #43 | #44 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | 1 year for buyers outside the EU, including the US (Prusa knowledge base) | n/a |
| Build volume | 180 x 180 x 180 mm | 350 x 350 x 345 mm (Sovol) |
| Print speed | No max speed published; Prusa says Input Shaper and Pressure Advance make it faster than before | Up to 700 mm/s, 40,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Sovol claim); Tom's Hardware printed a speed Benchy in 13 min 25 s |
| Multi color | No | No, single filament |
| Enclosure | No, open frame; the store listing is named Enclosure Bundle | No, open frame; optional open enclosure sold separately or in bundles (Sovol) |
| Auto leveling | Yes, automatic mesh bed leveling with the SuperPINDA probe | Yes, quad gantry leveling with four Z motors plus mesh leveling via inductive and pressure sensors (Sovol); full sequence about 5 minutes (3DWithUs) |
| Max nozzle temp | 280 C | 300 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle (Sovol, Tom's Hardware) |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 100 C | Yes, up to 100 C, PEI spring steel sheet (Sovol) |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, CPE, PVA, PVB, HIPS, PP, Flex, nylon and filled materials (Prusa) | PLA, PETG, TPU, PETG CF, ABS (Sovol spec list); open frame limits ABS without the enclosure |
| Connectivity | USB port, RJ-45 Ethernet, optional Wi-Fi module; Prusa Connect | Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz, WPA2 only), Ethernet, USB; Klipper with Mainsail, no cloud account needed (Sovol, Tom's Hardware) |
| Assembly | Semi assembled; includes a free beginner 3D printing course | 90% pre assembled, about 1 hour to build (Sovol, 3DWithUs); Tom's Hardware cites an afternoon |
| Weight | 4.5 kg; 380 x 330 x 380 mm without spool holder and external PSU | 13.3 kg; 400 x 400 x 530 mm frame (Tom's Hardware); 550 x 537 x 575 mm with screen and spool holder (Sovol) |
| Camera | n/a | Yes, gantry mounted camera for monitoring and timelapse (Sovol) |
| Noise | n/a | Not measured; 3DWithUs lists a noisy motherboard fan |
| Best for | beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support | tinkerers who want big and fast |
| Skip if | you want a bigger build or multi color for less | you want plug and play simplicity |
Specs are maker claims unless a reviewer is named. Prices from the stores we link, checked daily.
What reviewers found
Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+
- Tom's Hardware: Called it professional quality on a small scale and good for newcomers. A torture test model ran over 20 hours without problems; print issues traced back to damp filament. Source
- All3DP: Called it an easy recommendation with exceptional print quality and a great interface. Cons were Bowden extruder problems, no carry handle and Wi-Fi not yet available at review time. Source
Sovol SV08
- Tom's Hardware: Called it probably the best Voron lite printer to date and the fastest on its speed list with a 13 min 25 s Benchy. A vase took 2 h 3 min. Default profiles over extruded until tuned, the PEI bed needed glue for some fast prints and TPU strung heavily. Source
- 3DWithUs (4.4): Assembly took about 1 hour with some awkward cable routing, and the full leveling sequence about 5 minutes. A Benchy took 12 minutes and multi part, flexible and functional prints came out well with no tuning. Cons were the small screen and a noisy motherboard fan. Source
Questions buyers ask
Which is better, the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ or the Sovol SV08?
Pick the Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+ for beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support. Pick the Sovol SV08 for tinkerers who want big and fast.
What is the difference between the Original Prusa MINI+ and the SV08?
Build volume: 180 x 180 x 180 mm on the Original Prusa MINI+, 350 x 350 x 345 mm (Sovol) on the SV08. Print speed: No max speed published; Prusa says Input Shaper and Pressure Advance make it faster than… on the Original Prusa MINI+, Up to 700 mm/s, 40,000 mm/s2 acceleration (Sovol claim); Tom's Hardware printed a speed… on the SV08. Multi color: No on the Original Prusa MINI+, No, single filament on the SV08.
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