The Anycubic Kobra S1 and Sovol SV08 are cross-brand rivals: both are prosumer-tier printers, listed $30 apart. Both are CoreXY printers with automatic calibration. The SV08 costs $30 more and gets you 170% more build volume and an open-source design; the Kobra S1 answers with an enclosed chamber and 4-slot multicolor.
First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Makers who want an enclosed multicolor CoreXY at a prosumer price for PLA, PETG, ABS, and ASA — and prefer the Anycubic ecosystem. For reliable PA or PC printing, consider the Kobra S1 Max or Qidi Q2 which offer active chamber heating.
Full details →First-generation product — no release history to base predictions on
Best for: Klipper enthusiasts, Voron fans who want a pre-built shortcut, and makers who want maximum build volume and open-source firmware at a prosumer price — without the DIY build time of a true Voron kit.
Full details →| Anycubic Kobra S1 | Sovol SV08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | ★ $499 | $529 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Prosumer | Prosumer |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | 250 × 250 × 250 mm | ★ 350 × 350 × 345 mm |
| Max Speed | 600 mm/s | ★ 700 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ★ ✅ 4 slots | ❌ No |
| Enclosure | ★ ✅ | ❌ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ★ ✅ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Feb 11, 2025 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| Cycle length | — | — |
| Cycle advice | Caution | Caution |
| Deals advice | Buy | Buy |
| Next model | — | — |
The Kobra S1 was released on Feb 11, 2025, 639 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
The SV08 was released on Jun 1, 2024, 894 days ago. It is a first-generation product, so there is no earlier cycle to predict its successor from.
Neither is a clear buy-now on timing, so watch for announcements before committing. Both have been out for over a year with no release history to predict a successor from.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The Kobra S1 lists at $499 and the SV08 at $529 — $30 apart, so the SV08 costs 6% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $32 for the Kobra S1 versus $13 for the SV08 — so the pricier SV08 actually gives you more build space per dollar.
Our pick for most buyers is the Kobra S1, for an enclosed chamber and 4-slot multicolor, plus a higher editor score (8.3 vs 8.1). Go for the SV08 instead if you print large parts — its 350 × 350 × 345 mm build volume holds 170% more than the Kobra S1's 250 × 250 × 250 mm.
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
The Kobra S1 combines an enclosed build chamber with 600 mm/s CoreXY motion — offering improved heat retention over open-frame printers for ABS and ASA.
Brings Anycubic's value-focused approach to the enclosed CoreXY segment — competing with the Qidi Q2 and Bambu P2S, with multicolor and filament drying included at $499.
A practical cubic build volume well-suited for functional mechanical parts, enclosures, and prototypes.
7 linear rails, 4 independent Z motors with Quad-Gantry Leveling, and a flying CoreXY gantry — the core architecture of the Voron 2.4, pre-assembled and ready to print.
Ships with Klipper pre-configured with Input Shaper, Pressure Advance, adaptive mesh bed leveling, and Obico remote monitoring — no configuration required to start printing.
One of the largest open-frame CoreXY build volumes at this price tier. The AC-powered bed heats quickly and handles ABS, ASA, PC, and PA with a 300°C capable hotend.