Kingroon KLP1Discontinued
- Speed
- 500 mm/s
- Score
- 7.6/10
- Wins
- 1/5
Discontinued. Replaced by the Bambu Lab A1.
Kingroon KLP1 vs Sovol SV08
- The Sovol SV08 wins, 7.8 vs 7.6 out of 10.
- SV08 prints 6.1× the volume (350×350×400 ÷ 200³ = 6.13) for more money.
- SV08 is faster, 700 vs 500 mm/s.
- Pick the KLP1 if your prints fit in 20 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
- 1/5
The verdict
Buy the SV08.
7.8/10 vs KLP1's 7.6/10, and it wins 1 of 5 categories. Experienced tinkerers only. You'll spend real time dialing this in and it'll reward you with Voron-level prints. Beginners should not buy this machine: it's not a bad printer, it's the wrong tool.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
KLP1Kingroon · FDM
vsSV08Sovol · FDM
| KLP1 | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 8.0 L | Build volume | 49.0 L (wins) |
| 500 mm/s | Top speed | 700 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 8.5 kg | Weight | 20 kg |
Features
| KLP1 | Feature | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Linear rails | No |
| Yes | CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | Klipper firmware | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| No | Voron-inspired CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Klipper | Yes |
| No | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | Open design | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| KLP1 | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Value | 9 |
| 6 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 8 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 7.6 | Overall | 7.8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 200 × 200 × 200 mm
- 350 × 350 × 400 mm
What owners say
Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails [...]. Kingroon is building something special here.
KLP1 owner, r/3DprintingAfter tuning, the KLP1 produces prints that rival machines twice the price.
KLP1 owner, r/klippersVoron 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
KLP1
- +Enclosed CoreXY with linear rails and Klipper at this price: this combination normally costs $400+
- +Compact enough to fit on a shelf while still being fully enclosed
- +Klipper access means you can tune everything from macros to pressure advance
- −200mm cube is the real limitation: larger parts need splitting
- −Kingroon's community is thin: if something breaks, you're mostly solving it from Klipper docs and Reddit
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 Kingroon KLP1 better than the Sovol SV08?
By the numbers, the Sovol SV08 scores higher (7.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the Kingroon KLP1 may be the smarter buy if you need enclosed.
Which is better for beginners, Kingroon KLP1 or Sovol SV08?
The Kingroon KLP1 is more beginner-friendly (6/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Sovol SV08 worth paying more for over the Kingroon KLP1?
The Sovol SV08 scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 7.6/10). The extra money gets you voron 2.4 kinematics for less than the $1,000+ in diy parts and time.
What's the main difference between Kingroon KLP1 and Sovol SV08?
Build volume (200x200x200mm vs 350x350x400mm) and print speed (500 vs 700 mm/s). The Kingroon KLP1 is best for enclosed; the Sovol SV08 targets large-prints.