QIDI iBox Mono2
- Speed
- 90 mm/h
- Score
- 6.4/10
- Wins
- 1/5
QIDI iBox Mono2 vs Sovol SV08
- The Sovol SV08 takes the crown with 7.8/10 vs 6.4/10.
- It pulls ahead in Value, Print Quality, Speed.
- That said, the QIDI iBox Mono2 costs less and wins on Beginner Friendliness.
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
- 3/5
The verdict
Buy the SV08.
7.8/10 vs iBox Mono2's 6.4/10, and it wins 3 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.
iBox Mono2QIDI · RESIN
vsSV08Sovol · FDM
| iBox Mono2 | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 L | Build volume | 49.0 L (wins) |
| 90 mm/s | Top speed | 700 mm/s |
| 0.01 mm (wins) | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 5.2 kg | Weight | 20 kg |
Features
| iBox Mono2 | Feature | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 4K mono LCD | No |
| Yes | Enclosed design | No |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Compact form factor | 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
| iBox Mono2 | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 6 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 7 | Print Quality | 8 (wins) |
| 5 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 6.4 | Overall | 7.8 (wins) |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 120 × 68 × 200 mm
- 350 × 350 × 400 mm
What owners say
The enclosed design is the killer feature. My apartment doesn't smell like a resin factory anymore.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/resinprintingNiche pick, but if you share a small space, the enclosure is worth it.
iBox Mono2 owner, r/PrintedMinisVoron 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
iBox Mono2
- +Enclosed design contains resin fumes better than open printers without relying solely on a purifier
- +WiFi standard, unlike some competitors at this price
- +QIDI build quality is solid and consistent
- −4K resolution is significantly behind competitors offering 9K at the same price
- −120x68mm build volume is one of the smallest in the category
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.
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 QIDI iBox Mono2 better than the Sovol SV08?
By the numbers, the Sovol SV08 scores higher (7.8/10). But "better" depends on your use case, the QIDI iBox Mono2 may be the smarter buy if you need resin.
Which is better for beginners, QIDI iBox Mono2 or Sovol SV08?
The QIDI iBox Mono2 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 QIDI iBox Mono2?
The Sovol SV08 scores higher overall (7.8/10 vs 6.4/10). 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 QIDI iBox Mono2 and Sovol SV08?
Technology: the QIDI iBox Mono2 is RESIN (filament) and the Sovol SV08 is FDM (resin). FDM prints bigger functional parts; resin delivers finer surface detail.