QIDI X-Max 3
- Speed
- 600 mm/s
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 3/5
QIDI X-Max 3 vs Sovol SV08
- The QIDI X-Max 3 wins, 8 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- SV08 prints 1.5× the volume (350×350×400 ÷ 325×325×315 = 1.47) and costs less.
- SV08 is faster, 700 vs 600 mm/s.
- Pick the X-Max 3 if your prints fit in 31.5 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 X-Max 3.
8/10 vs SV08's 7.8/10, and it wins 3 of 5 categories. Large prints plus engineering materials plus an enclosure: this combination is genuinely rare under $2,000. The community is small and the software is rough, but the hardware does what it claims.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
X-Max 3QIDI · FDM
vsSV08Sovol · FDM
| X-Max 3 | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 33.3 L | Build volume | 49.0 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 700 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 25 kg | Weight | 20 kg |
Features
| X-Max 3 | Feature | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed | No |
| Yes | Large CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Chamber heating (60C) | No |
| Yes | Auto bed leveling | Yes |
| Yes | WiFi | No |
| Yes | Camera | No |
| No | Voron-inspired CoreXY | Yes |
| No | Klipper | Yes |
| No | 350mm build volume | Yes |
| No | Open design | Yes |
Scores out of 10
| X-Max 3 | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 6 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 9 (wins) | Print Quality | 8 |
| 9 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 325 × 325 × 315 mm
- 350 × 350 × 400 mm
What owners say
325mm enclosed with chamber heating, nothing else touches this at [this price].
X-Max 3 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
X-Max 3
- +325mm enclosed with 60C active heating is a combination you almost can't find under $1,500
- +Independent Z motors keep the bed trammed even on 24-hour prints
- +Handles PA-CF and PC natively without a fight
- −25kg: set it up once and it lives there
- −A smaller community than Bambu means you're mostly on your own troubleshooting
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 X-Max 3 better than the Sovol SV08?
By the numbers, the QIDI X-Max 3 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 X-Max 3 or Sovol SV08?
The QIDI X-Max 3 is more beginner-friendly (6/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the QIDI X-Max 3 worth paying more for over the Sovol SV08?
The QIDI X-Max 3 scores higher overall (8/10 vs 7.8/10). The extra money gets you 325mm enclosed with 60c active heating is a combination you almost can't find under $1,500.
What's the main difference between QIDI X-Max 3 and Sovol SV08?
Build volume (325x325x315mm vs 350x350x400mm) and print speed (600 vs 700 mm/s). The QIDI X-Max 3 is best for large-prints; the Sovol SV08 targets large-prints.