Sovol 3D Printers: SV08, SV08 Max, SV06 ACE, Zero and the Legacy Line
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Sovol sells open-source, value-priced printers for people who tune. Current: SV08 (350 mm Voron-derived CoreXY), SV08 Max (500 mm), SV06 ACE and SV06 Plus ACE (Klipper bedslingers) and the Zero (compact enclosed CoreXY, 152 mm, very fast). SV01, SV02, SV03 and the IDEX SV04 are legacy. Only the SV08 and SV08 Max are on Amazon US.
Where to buy
The lineup
| Model | Build volume | Frame | Nozzle | Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV08 | 350 × 350 × 345 mm | CoreXY, open, 4 Z motors | 300 °C | 700 mm/s | Current, Amazon US |
| SV08 Max | 500 × 500 × 500 mm | CoreXY, open | 300 °C | 700 mm/s | Current, Amazon US |
| Zero | 152 × 152 × 152 mm | CoreXY, enclosed | 350 °C | 1200 mm/s rated | Current, Sovol direct |
| SV06 ACE | 220 × 220 × 250 mm | Bedslinger, rods | 300 °C | 500 mm/s | Current, Sovol direct |
| SV06 Plus ACE | 300 × 300 × 340 mm | Bedslinger, rods | 300 °C | 500 mm/s | Current, Sovol direct |
| SV04 | 300 × 300 × 400 mm | IDEX bedslinger | 260 °C | ~100 mm/s | Legacy |
| SV03 | 350 × 350 × 400 mm | Bedslinger | 260 °C | ~80 mm/s | Legacy |
| SV01 / SV02 | 280 × 240 × 300 mm | Bedslinger | 260 °C | ~80 mm/s | Legacy |
Pick by use
- Large, fast, open Klipper: SV08. See the SV08 page.
- Very large PLA and PETG: SV08 Max.
- Small enclosed speed machine: Zero, for engineering filaments in small parts.
- Cheap Prusa-style bedslinger: SV06 ACE. See the SV06 page.
- Legacy SV01 to SV04: used only; the SV04 is the only IDEX and still interesting for two-material work at low cost.
What Sovol is and is not
Open source, Klipper, value pricing, and an expectation that the owner will tune, flash and fix. Support is community-heavy. If that describes you, the SV08 is one of the best buys in the hobby; see SV08 upgrades. If it does not, buy a Bambu or Creality with a support line.
The units in the box
The listings are the SV08, the SV08 Max and the Ender-3 V3 KE as the Amazon-listed bedslinger alternative to the SV06 ACE.
FAQ
Are Sovol printers Voron kits? The SV08 line is Voron 2.4 derived and open source; not a Voron-branded kit.
Is the SV04 still worth it? Used and cheap, for IDEX experiments; otherwise no.
LayerWalker
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