Qidi Q1 Pro
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
Qidi Q1 Pro vs Sovol SV08
- The Qidi Q1 Pro wins, 8 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- SV08 prints 3.4× the volume (350×350×400 ÷ 245×245×240 = 3.40) for more money.
- SV08 is faster, 700 vs 600 mm/s.
- Pick the Qidi Q1 Pro if your prints fit in 24 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 Qidi Q1 Pro.
8/10 vs SV08's 7.8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. Packs industrial features into a consumer bracket. ABS, nylon, carbon fiber: all reliable. The exposed chamber heater safety issue is real though, not something to wave off.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
Qidi Q1 ProQidi Tech · FDM
vsSV08Sovol · FDM
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 14.4 L | Build volume | 49.0 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 700 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.1 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm (wins) |
| 20.3 kg | Weight | 20 kg |
Features
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Feature | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed CoreXY with 60C heated chamber | No |
| Yes | 350C tri-metal hotend | No |
| Yes | WiFi 6 + LAN connectivity | No |
| Yes | 1080p camera with timelapse | No |
| Yes | Dual Z-axis motors | No |
| Yes | 120C heated bed | 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
| Qidi Q1 Pro | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 7 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 9 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 7 | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 245 × 245 × 240 mm
- 350 × 350 × 400 mm
What owners say
Turn up the heat. The Q1 Pro brings industrial-grade chamber heating to the consumer market.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, Tom's HardwareA heated value. Consumer 3D printer with industrial capabilities at a fraction of the cost.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, 3DPrint.comThe heated chamber is a game changer for ABS and nylon. Just wish the firmware was more polished.
Qidi Q1 Pro owner, r/3DprintingVoron 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
Qidi Q1 Pro
- +60C chamber heating: ABS, nylon, and PC without warping
- +350C hotend handles every engineering filament you'll throw at it
- +WiFi 6, 1080p monitoring, timelapse built in
- −Exposed heater is a genuine safety concern, not just a nitpick
- −Casing feels cheaper than the spec sheet suggests
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 Qidi Q1 Pro better than the Sovol SV08?
By the numbers, the Qidi Q1 Pro scores higher (8/10). 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, Qidi Q1 Pro or Sovol SV08?
The Qidi Q1 Pro is more beginner-friendly (7/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Sovol SV08 worth paying more for over the Qidi Q1 Pro?
The Qidi Q1 Pro actually scores higher (8/10) despite costing less. The Sovol SV08 only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between Qidi Q1 Pro and Sovol SV08?
Build volume (245x245x240mm vs 350x350x400mm) and print speed (600 vs 700 mm/s). The Qidi Q1 Pro is best for enclosed; the Sovol SV08 targets large-prints.