The Bambu Lab X1C (professional) and Sovol SV08 (prosumer) come from different brands and sit in different tiers, so this is less a head-to-head than a question of how much printer you need. Note that the X1C has been replaced by the X2D and is no longer sold new. Both are CoreXY printers with automatic calibration. The X1C costs $670 more and gets you an enclosed chamber (with PA-CF on its materials list) and 4-slot multicolor; the SV08 answers with 152% more build volume and a top speed of 700 mm/s (vs 500).
This printer is no longer sold new. It has been replaced by the Bambu Lab X2D.
Best for: Professional makers seeking the X1C should now consider the X2D (its direct successor) or P2S (prosumer enclosed). Clearance X1C units offer the LiDAR and AI monitoring features at a reduced price.
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 →| Bambu Lab X1C | Sovol SV08 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting Price | $1,199 | ★ $529 |
| Print Specs | ||
| Tier | Professional | Prosumer |
| Motion | CoreXY | CoreXY |
| Build Volume | 256 × 256 × 256 mm | ★ 350 × 350 × 345 mm |
| Max Speed | 500 mm/s | ★ 700 mm/s |
| Multicolor | ★ ✅ 4 slots | ❌ No |
| Enclosure | ★ ✅ | ❌ |
| Auto Calibration | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open Source | ❌ | ★ ✅ |
| Upgrade Kit | — | — |
| Buy Timing | ||
| Released | Jul 25, 2022 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| Cycle length | ~365 days | — |
| Cycle advice | Superseded | Caution |
| Deals advice | Clearance | Buy |
| Next model | — | — |
The X1C has been replaced by the X2D and is no longer sold new, so there is no release cycle left to time — any unit you find now is leftover or second-hand stock.
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.
On timing alone, the SV08 is the safer buy right now — it has no release history pointing to a successor yet, while the X1C has already been replaced by the X2D.
Cycle and deal status as of November 12, 2026. See the launch calendar →
The SV08 lists at $529 and the X1C at $1,199 — $670 apart, so the X1C costs 127% more.
Per litre of build volume, that works out to $71 for the X1C versus $13 for the SV08 — the SV08 is both cheaper and roomier, so it wins on value outright.
Buy the SV08. The X1C has already been replaced by the X2D and is no longer sold new, so it is only worth considering at a clearance price. If the X1C appealed to you, the fair comparison today is the SV08 against the X2D.
Compare Bambu Lab X2D vs Sovol SV08 →
How we judge timing and deals: read our methodology →
The X1C's LiDAR sensor maps bed surface deviation and adjusts in real time — the most reliable first-layer consistency in its class.
The built-in camera with spaghetti detection pauses prints automatically when failures are detected — critical for unattended production runs.
The X1C uses a die-cast metal frame and carbon-fiber-reinforced structure for rigidity at high speeds.
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.