QIDI X-Smart 3
- Price
- $349
- Score
- 8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
QIDI X-Smart 3 vs Sovol SV08
- The QIDI X-Smart 3 wins, 8 vs 7.8 out of 10.
- SV08 prints 9.7× the volume (350×350×400 ÷ 175×175×165 = 9.70) for $130 ($479 − $349) more.
- SV08 is faster, 700 vs 600 mm/s.
- Pick the X-Smart 3 if your prints fit in 16.5 cm.
Specs and US prices from the PrintPick catalog, checked 2026-09-29. Scores are PrintPick ratings out of 10.
Sovol SV08
- Price
- $479
- Score
- 7.8/10
- Wins
- 2/5
The verdict
Buy the X-Smart 3.
8/10 vs SV08's 7.8/10, and it wins 2 of 5 categories. The right machine if space is the primary constraint and you want an enclosure. A full desk-sized printer won't fit in a dorm room; this one does. The 175mm volume is the genuine trade-off.
Specs, side by side
Teal wins the row.
X-Smart 3QIDI · FDM
vsSV08Sovol · FDM
| X-Smart 3 | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| $349 (wins) | Price | $479 |
| 5.1 L | Build volume | 49.0 L (wins) |
| 600 mm/s | Top speed | 700 mm/s (wins) |
| 0.05 mm | Finest layer | 0.05 mm |
| 9.5 kg | Weight | 20 kg |
Features
| X-Smart 3 | Feature | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Enclosed CoreXY | No |
| Yes | Chamber heating (35C) | 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 |
Value math
$349 ÷ 5.1 L and $479 ÷ 49.0 L. Lower is more printer for the money.
| X-Smart 3 | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| $69.07 | $ per liter | $9.78 (wins) |
| $0.58 (wins) | $ per mm/s | $0.68 |
Scores out of 10
| X-Smart 3 | Spec | SV08 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Value | 9 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Beginner Friendliness | 5 |
| 8 | Print Quality | 8 |
| 8 | Speed | 10 (wins) |
| 8 (wins) | Reliability | 7 |
| 8 (wins) | Overall | 7.8 |
Build space, front view, to one scale
- 175 × 175 × 165 mm
- 350 × 350 × 400 mm
What owners say
Enclosed CoreXY that fits on a small desk. QIDI nailed the compact premium market.
X-Smart 3 owner, r/3DprintingThe X-Smart 3 is the printer I recommend when people ask for a quiet, enclosed machine that's not huge.
X-Smart 3 owner, Edge of Tech (YouTube)Voron 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-Smart 3
- +Fully enclosed CoreXY in a footprint smaller than most open-frame printers
- +35C chamber heating helps layer adhesion on ABS and PETG without a full 60C setup
- +QIDI's slicer is better than Creality's for enclosed use cases
- −175mm cube is the real ceiling: anything larger needs to be split and assembled
- −QIDI's community is a fraction of Bambu's or Creality's size
SV08
- +Voron 2.4 kinematics at $479 instead of $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-Smart 3 better than the Sovol SV08?
By the numbers, the QIDI X-Smart 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-Smart 3 or Sovol SV08?
The QIDI X-Smart 3 is more beginner-friendly (8/10 vs 5/10) with easier setup and a gentler learning curve.
Is the Sovol SV08 worth $130 more than the QIDI X-Smart 3?
The QIDI X-Smart 3 actually scores higher (8/10) despite costing $130 less. The Sovol SV08 only makes sense if you specifically need large-prints.
What's the main difference between QIDI X-Smart 3 and Sovol SV08?
Build volume (175x175x165mm vs 350x350x400mm) and print speed (600 vs 700 mm/s). The QIDI X-Smart 3 is best for compact; the Sovol SV08 targets large-prints.