Qidi Max4 vs Sovol SV08 Max
Researched by Riley Hart · prices checked Nov 4, 2026
As of Nov 4, 2026, the Qidi Max4 costs $1,049 and the Sovol SV08 Max costs $1,099, so the Qidi Max4 is $50 cheaper. The Qidi Max4 has a published review score and ranks #22 in our 3D printers ranking; the Sovol SV08 Max is not scored yet. Pick the Qidi Max4 for makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends. Pick the Sovol SV08 Max for very large single color prints. The Qidi Max4 wins 3 of 4 points we can measure.
Who wins, point by point
The Qidi Max4 wins 3 of 4 points we can measure. Built from today's prices, the specs and independent tests for these two robots.
| Max4 | SV08 Max | Winner | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price today | $1,049 | $1,099 | Max4 |
| Build volume | 390 x 390 x 340 mm | 500 x 500 x 500 mm | SV08 Max |
| Top print speed | 800 mm/s | 700 mm/s | Max4 |
| Max nozzle temp | 370°C | 300°C | Max4 |
- You want to spend less (saves $50)
- You care most about top print speed (800 mm/s vs 700 mm/s)
- You care most about max nozzle temp (370°C vs 300°C)
- Best for makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends
- You care most about build volume (500 x 500 x 500 mm vs 390 x 390 x 340 mm)
- Best for very large single color prints
- Build volume
- 390 x 390 x 340 mm
- Max speed
- Up to 800 mm/s
- Multicolor
- Optional QIDI Box
- Enclosure
- Yes
Big 390 mm enclosed CoreXY with 65 C chamber for engineering filament
Full Qidi Max4 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
| Qidi Max4 | Sovol SV08 Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,049 | $1,099 |
| 3 year cost | $1,049 | $1,099 |
| Our score | 6.8/10 | Not scored yet |
| Rank in 3D printers | #22 | #48 |
| Status | on sale | on sale |
| Warranty | Not checked | n/a |
| Build volume | 390 x 390 x 340 mm (Qidi, AndroidPCtv) | 500 x 500 x 500 mm; 500 x 500 x 450 mm with the enclosure kit (Sovol) |
| Print speed | Up to 800 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s2 acceleration, 40 mm3/s flow (Qidi); AndroidPCtv printed a PLA Benchy in 18 minutes | 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 QIDI Box, up to 16 filaments with 4 boxes (Qidi); Nikktech found multi color prints wasted about 9 times the filament used in the models | No, single color; an auxiliary feeder handles filament feed (Tom's Hardware) |
| Enclosure | Yes, enclosed with 65 C active chamber heating and G3, H12 HEPA and carbon filter (Qidi) | Optional kit with metal panels, glass doors and rear fans; doors rattled at speed in Tom's Hardware testing |
| Auto leveling | Yes, load cell sensor in the hotend (Qidi) | Eddy current bed scan in seconds (Tom's Hardware); quad gantry leveling (Sovol) |
| Max nozzle temp | 370 C, 0.4 mm bimetal nozzle (Qidi) | 300 C, 0.4 mm hardened steel nozzle |
| Heated bed | Yes, up to 120 C, double sided PEI plate (Qidi, AndroidPCtv) | Up to 100 C, double sided PEI spring steel |
| Filament types | PLA, PETG, TPU 95A, ABS, ASA, PA, PC, carbon and glass fiber blends, PPS-CF (Qidi) | n/a |
| Connectivity | Dual band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB drive, QIDI Cloud (Qidi) | n/a |
| Camera | Yes, 1080p with AI spaghetti detection (Qidi) | Yes, 1280 x 720 (Sovol) |
| Noise | About 56 dB normal, 62 dB with Polar Cooler, 65 dB with the QIDI Box (AndroidPCtv) | Loud; fans run whenever it is on (Tom's Hardware); no dB figure |
| Weight | 40 kg (46.5 kg Combo); 558 x 578 x 612 mm (Qidi) | 29.5 kg without enclosure; 700 x 710 x 750 mm footprint (Tom's Hardware) |
| Firmware | n/a | Klipper |
| Best for | makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends | very large single color prints |
| Skip if | you want a quiet printer or have little space | 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
Qidi Max4
- AndroidPCtv (90%): PLA Benchy in 18 minutes with clean layers. A three filament keychain took about 14 hours versus about 2 hours in one filament. Noise about 56 dB, 62 dB with Polar Cooler and 65 dB with QIDI Box. Source
- Nikktech: Golden Award. Called its prints the smoothest the reviewer had tested. Multi color prints wasted roughly 9 times the filament needed for the models. Software glitches blocked timelapse recording. 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 Qidi Max4 or the Sovol SV08 Max?
The Qidi Max4 has a published review score and ranks #22 in our 3D printers ranking; the Sovol SV08 Max is not scored yet. Pick the Qidi Max4 for makers who print large parts in ABS, ASA, nylon or carbon fiber blends. Pick the Sovol SV08 Max for very large single color prints.
Which is cheaper?
The Qidi Max4 at $1,049, versus $1,099 for the Sovol SV08 Max, checked Nov 4, 2026.
What is the difference between the Max4 and the SV08 Max?
Build volume: 390 x 390 x 340 mm (Qidi, AndroidPCtv) on the Max4, 500 x 500 x 500 mm; 500 x 500 x 450 mm with the enclosure kit (Sovol) on the SV08 Max. Print speed: Up to 800 mm/s, 30,000 mm/s2 acceleration, 40 mm3/s flow (Qidi); AndroidPCtv printed a… on the Max4, 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 QIDI Box, up to 16 filaments with 4 boxes (Qidi); Nikktech found multi color… on the Max4, No, single color; an auxiliary feeder handles filament feed (Tom's Hardware) on the SV08 Max.
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