Bambu Lab P1S
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 9/10
- Wins
- 3/5
Bambu Lab P1S vs Sovol SV08
- The Bambu Lab P1S wins, 9 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- SV08 prints 2.9× the volume (350×350×400 ÷ 256³ = 2.92) for more money.
- SV08 is faster, 700 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the P1S if your prints fit in 25.6 cm.
Specs from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Sovol SV08
- Speed
- 700 mm/s
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the P1S.
9/10 vs SV08's 7.8/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Buy this if you print ABS, ASA, or anything that smells or warps in open air. The enclosure and filtration aren't optional extras, they're the whole point. If you only print PLA, save some money and get the A1 Combo.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
P1SBambu Lab · FDM
vsSV08Sovol · FDM
| P1S | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 16.8 L | Build volume | 49.0 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 700 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 14.13 kg | Weight | 20 kg |
Features
| P1S | Feature | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Multi-material (AMS) | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| Yes | HEPA filter | No |
| Yes | Active chamber heating | No |
| No | Voron-inspired CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Klipper | Yes |
| No | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| No | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | Open design | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| P1S | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 10 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 10 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 9 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 256 × 256 × 256 mm
- 350 × 350 × 400 mm
What owners say
The P1S is the printer I tell people to buy when they say 'I want something that just works.'
P1S owner, r/3DprintingRefreshing a best seller. The P1S is the strong choice for anyone wanting to print ABS without headaches.
P1S owner, Tom's HardwareVoron performance without spending months sourcing parts and building. Sign me up.
SV08 owner, r/VORONDesign700mm/s is no joke. This thing absolutely rips.
SV08 owner, Nero3D (YouTube)
Pros & Cons
P1S
- +HEPA filter actually handles ABS fumes, not just PLA smell
- +CoreXY at 500mm/s inside an enclosed chamber
- +Reliability track record is as good as anything at this price
- −Sold without AMS, which adds another $100-150 on top
- −Enclosure lid has to come off to reach prints mid-job
SV08
- +Voron 2.4 kinematics for less than the $1,000+ in DIY parts and time
- +350x350x400mm bed handles nearly anything without splitting prints
- +700mm/s is a real number that the machine hits in practice with tuning
- −Out-of-box calibration takes several hours for first-timers
- −QC is inconsistent between batches: some units are great, some need work
Buy these with it
A printer does nothing without these. Grab them in the same order.
- ELEGOO PLA filament, 1kgThe easy filament to start on. Prints at low temperatures and warps less.
- ELEGOO PETG filament, 1kgTougher and more heat tolerant than PLA, for parts that get handled or sit in the sun.
- SUNLU filament dryer S1 PlusWet filament causes stringing and rough surfaces. A dryer fixes that before you blame the printer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Bambu Lab P1S better than the Sovol SV08?
By the numbers, the Bambu Lab P1S scores higher (9/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Sovol SV08 may be the smarter buy if you need large-prints.
Which is better for beginners, Bambu Lab P1S or Sovol SV08?
The Bambu Lab P1S is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Sovol SV08 worth paying more for over the Bambu Lab P1S?
The Bambu Lab P1S actually scores higher (9/10) despite costing less. The Sovol SV08 only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Bambu Lab P1S and Sovol SV08?
Build volume (256x256x256mm vs 350x350x400mm) and print speed (500 vs 700 mm/s). The Bambu Lab P1S is best for engineering; the Sovol SV08 targets large-prints.