{"id":11156,"date":"2021-08-26T10:37:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T10:37:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=11156"},"modified":"2023-05-16T01:16:55","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T01:16:55","slug":"direct-drive-3d-printers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/direct-drive-3d-printers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Best Direct Drive 3D Printers For All Uses &#8211; Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Extruders make or break your 3D printing experience &#8212; so picking the best type of extruder is key. Do you want your TPU to print right almost every time, or are you a speed demon looking to print as fast as possible? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for consistent, accurate and reliable 3D printing, look no further than direct drive 3D printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"lasso-anchor-id-69-27808\" class=\"lasso-display-table ls-dp lasso-table-cactus-theme\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t<div class=\"table-vertical table-vertical-desktop template-1 include-badge  \">\n\t\t<table class=\"table table-borderless table-title\">\n\t\t\t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge-text-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"badge-text\">Best Dual Extractor<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-creator-pro-2\/\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"26191\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Creator Pro 2\" title=\"Flashforge Creator Pro 2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFlashforge here\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td class=\"text-center field field-group-detail\" style=\"width: 50%\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell has-badge-text no-border-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cell-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating field -->\n\t<div class=\"lasso-fields\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- Primary button field -->\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"btn-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"btn lasso-button-1\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" 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href=\"https:\/\/shop.prusa3d.com\/en\/3d-printers\/181-original-prusa-i3-mk3s-3d-printer.html#a_aid=3dsourced&amp;a_cid=11111111&amp;chan=code3\" data-lasso-box-trackable=\"true\" data-lasso-id=\"23137\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" title=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\" data-lasso-button=\"2\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBuy pre-assembled here\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tbody>\n\t\t<\/table>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<div class=\"table-vertical table-vertical-mobile tb-vt tb-vt-mb template-1\" style=\"box-shadow: none !important;\">\n\t<div class=\"mobile-box has-badge-mobile has-bm\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"badge\"> Best Dual Extractor <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-wrapper mb-i-wp\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"mobile-item-child mb-i-chl field\">\n\t\t\t\t\n<!-- Lasso Rating 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They push <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/3d-printer-filament\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4223\">plastic filament<\/a> through to the hot end where it is melted and extruded out through the 3D printer&#8217;s nozzle to make your model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Extruders have a stepper motor, hobbled drive gear, and mounted idler for pushing filament through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are two types of extruder however: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/direct-drive-vs-bowden-extruder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"10716\">direct drive extruders and bowden extruders<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In direct drive extruders the extruder is attached to the print head, rather than with bowden extruders where it is on the side of the printer&#8217;s frame. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct drive extruders push filament directly through to the hot end as they are so close together, while bowden extruders use a PTFE tube to push the filament the longer distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a very quick round-up of the differences, and advantages and disadvantages of these two types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Direct Drive Extruder 3D printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-uagb-columns uagb-columns__wrap uagb-columns__background-none uagb-columns__stack-mobile uagb-columns__valign- uagb-columns__gap-15 align uagb-block-8c3f81ad uagb-columns__columns-2 uagb-columns__max_width-theme\"><div class=\"uagb-columns__overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"uagb-columns__inner-wrap uagb-columns__columns-2\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-none uagb-block-72f5972d\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-advantages-of-direct-drive-extruders\">Advantages of direct drive extruders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-3d0ea7a4 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-a6271ef2\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Better retraction controls as the extruder is closer to the hot end.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-a7517211\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">The shorter distance and quicker command receiving from the hot end improves control over the material, leading to good quality prints &#8211; as well as making it easier to print flexibles.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-59d4386e\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M504 256c0 136.967-111.033 248-248 248S8 392.967 8 256 119.033 8 256 8s248 111.033 248 248zM227.314 387.314l184-184c6.248-6.248 6.248-16.379 0-22.627l-22.627-22.627c-6.248-6.249-16.379-6.249-22.628 0L216 308.118l-70.059-70.059c-6.248-6.248-16.379-6.248-22.628 0l-22.627 22.627c-6.248 6.248-6.248 16.379 0 22.627l104 104c6.249 6.249 16.379 6.249 22.628.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Less force is required to have the same effect on the filament than would be required with a bowden extruder. You can therefore use a smaller stepper motor, and you have less chance of filament slipping.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-column uagb-column__wrap uagb-column__background-undefined uagb-block-52dd5b84\"><div class=\"uagb-column__overlay\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-limitations\">Limitations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list uagb-block-0c009d13 uagb-icon-list__outer-wrap uagb-icon-list__layout-vertical\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-5896d7cc\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 56v240c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h80c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V56c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24H24C10.745 32 0 42.745 0 56zm40 200c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24s24 10.745 24 24-10.745 24-24 24-24-10.745-24-24zm272 256c-20.183 0-29.485-39.293-33.931-57.795-5.206-21.666-10.589-44.07-25.393-58.902-32.469-32.524-49.503-73.967-89.117-113.111a11.98 11.98 0 0 1-3.558-8.521V59.901c0-6.541 5.243-11.878 11.783-11.998 15.831-.29 36.694-9.079 52.651-16.178C256.189 17.598 295.709.017 343.995 0h2.844c42.777 0 93.363.413 113.774 29.737 8.392 12.057 10.446 27.034 6.148 44.632 16.312 17.053 25.063 48.863 16.382 74.757 17.544 23.432 19.143 56.132 9.308 79.469l.11.11c11.893 11.949 19.523 31.259 19.439 49.197-.156 30.352-26.157 58.098-59.553 58.098H350.723C358.03 364.34 384 388.132 384 430.548 384 504 336 512 312 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">Adds mass to the 3D printer&#8217;s extruder and overall gantry system.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-icon-list-child uagb-icon-list-repeater uagb-icon-list__wrapper uagb-block-7b0ee837\"><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__content-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__source-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path d=\"M0 56v240c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h80c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24V56c0-13.255-10.745-24-24-24H24C10.745 32 0 42.745 0 56zm40 200c0-13.255 10.745-24 24-24s24 10.745 24 24-10.745 24-24 24-24-10.745-24-24zm272 256c-20.183 0-29.485-39.293-33.931-57.795-5.206-21.666-10.589-44.07-25.393-58.902-32.469-32.524-49.503-73.967-89.117-113.111a11.98 11.98 0 0 1-3.558-8.521V59.901c0-6.541 5.243-11.878 11.783-11.998 15.831-.29 36.694-9.079 52.651-16.178C256.189 17.598 295.709.017 343.995 0h2.844c42.777 0 93.363.413 113.774 29.737 8.392 12.057 10.446 27.034 6.148 44.632 16.312 17.053 25.063 48.863 16.382 74.757 17.544 23.432 19.143 56.132 9.308 79.469l.11.11c11.893 11.949 19.523 31.259 19.439 49.197-.156 30.352-26.157 58.098-59.553 58.098H350.723C358.03 364.34 384 388.132 384 430.548 384 504 336 512 312 512z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"uagb-icon-list__label-wrap\"><span class=\"uagb-icon-list__label\">This added mass limits print speed as vibrations and wobbles start to creep in, creating imperfections in the print. You&#8217;re therefore more restricted with your printer&#8217;s top speed with a direct drive extruder.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2>Bowden Extruders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3>Pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Can 3D print faster as they\u2019re lighter without losing print quality<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3>Cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>TPU can struggle &#8212; needs specially designed hobbled gears for this softer material, and larger retraction settings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-best-direct-drive-3d-printers\">The Best Direct Drive 3D Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the direct drive 3D printers we recommend, broken down into our top picks in each category and for different uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Prusa i3 MK3S+ &#8211; best 3D printer with a direct drive extruder in its price range<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $749-$999 &#8212; <a 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gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-640b3f61 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Tough, reliable, and always being upgraded and improved by the Prusa Research team. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-caae9945 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Fitted with superPINDA probe to improve the first prints layer calibrations and adhesion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-20315f8f gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Open-source.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-53e9dfd1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-53e9dfd1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4603f8b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4fb25f1 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Takes a long time to build (or you can opt for the pre-built version for $200 more instead)<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Prusa i3 MK3S+ is the undisputed king of desktop direct drive 3D printers. It\u2019s tough as old boots, indisputably reliable, and always being upgraded and improved by the Prusa Research team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Newly upgraded, the Prusa i3 MK3S+ is fitted with a superPINDA probe which improves your print\u2019s first layer calibration and adhesion, adding to the huge range of features that come with this FDM kit king: power loss print recovery, a run-out filament sensor, quiet mode for printing at night or when you don\u2019t want to be disturbed, and it\u2019s open source.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-1.jpeg\" alt=\"prusa i3 mk3s+\" class=\"wp-image-11161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-1.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-1-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-1-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of the reason Prusa kit printers are so famed for their durability and reliability is down to the high-quality parts that go into it &#8212; the direct drive extruder is developed by Prusa internally, and fitted with an E3D V6 hot end and Bondtech parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even upgrade your Prusa with the <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.prusa3d.com\/en\/upgrades\/183-original-prusa-i3-mmu2s-upgrade-kit-for-mk25-mk3s.html#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4226\">Multi Material Upgrade 2.0<\/a> and print up to 5 different filaments and colors simultaneously!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-934700b6\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">For more information on printing in multiple colors, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/color-3d-printer-full-multi-color\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4227\">guide to multi color 3D printers<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Prusa is undoubtedly one of the best direct drive extruder 3D printers around, and is still one of the most popular printers among hobbyists and professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Creality CR-10 V3 &#8212; With New E3D Titan Direct Drive Exruder<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $499 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creality3dofficial.comhttps:\/\/www.creality3dofficial.com\/products\/creality-cr-10-v3-3d-printer-with-genuine-e3d-direct-drive-extruder-2020-latest-version?sca_ref=231380.E9tO9ibZex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4228\">Available on Creality Store here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=creality%20cr-10%20v3&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=49b0fb02cf2738b9d759317a1745f42c\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4229\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build area:<\/strong> 300 x 300 x 400 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35152926 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-b8247b2c gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-bd3967bc gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bd3967bc gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-33027445 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6ea80765 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Boosted performance for TPU and ABS 3D printing with the direct drive extruder.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-844ff3cc gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Improved retraction and avoids filament stringing and oozing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-477df15c gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Silent motherboard.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-44bbe0b3 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-44bbe0b3 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-54077a19 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d177f16d gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Not automatic bed leveling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Creality make some of the world\u2019s most popular desktop 3D printers including the Ender 3 and Ender 5 range, as well as the highly-rated CR-10 range.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now onto the third iteration, the CR-10 V3 shifts away from the bowden extruder and implements an E3D Titan direct drive extruder, which Creality say boosts its performance for TPU and ABS 3D printing, as well as improving retraction and avoiding filament stringing and oozing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Creality-CR-10-V3.jpeg\" alt=\"creality cr-10 v3\" class=\"wp-image-11162\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Creality-CR-10-V3.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Creality-CR-10-V3-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Creality-CR-10-V3-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Other key changes from the CR-10 V2 to V3 include an upgraded silent motherboard along with improved power supply, supercharging the CR-10 V3 with the power to print more precisely and quietly &#8212; a great advantage for those who want to run it all night but don\u2019t want to be woken up by their printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The strong z-axis triangular beams improve stability as they are anchored against the axes, and though it doesn\u2019t come with auto-leveling as standard, you can install BLTouch for auto-leveling without much issue. The CR-10 also has dual port fan cooling for more effective part cooling while printing, which Creality estimate improves print precision by 10%, and is 55% better at cooling than previous models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Qidi Tech X-Plus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>$699 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=qidi%20tech%20x-plus&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=5c2f329a4daf3d7c84d7bb84248790d4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4230\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 270 x 200 x 200 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6fbe3ad3 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-dc876092 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1b286a4b gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b286a4b gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aece337d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-578830a9 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Reasonably priced for an enclosed 3D printer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f88831a6 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Two interchangeable nozzles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-30e4eaf8 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Precise, stable, and accurate.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-45772522 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-45772522 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-933dc9cb gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d81a02dc gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">The Workflow can take some time to get used to.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A reasonably priced <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-enclosed-3d-printer-enclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4231\">enclosed 3D printer<\/a> with a direct drive extruder, the Qidi Tech X-Plus is great for tackling tougher filaments that need carefully maintained temperatures within the build chamber to print well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The X-Plus ships with two interchangeable nozzles, one standard nozzle for printing filaments like PLA and ABS, and one high-temp premium nozzle for printing PC, Nylon, and carbon fiber. With both the high-temp nozzle and enclosed build chamber, the X-Plus is the ideal low-cost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/commercial-professional-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4232\">commercial 3D printer<\/a> for all your printing needs. You can also print flexibles like TPU without much issue with direct drive extrusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Plus-3D-printer-with-a-direct-drive-extruder.jpeg\" alt=\"qidi tech x-plus, a great 3d printer with a direct drive extruder\" class=\"wp-image-11163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Plus-3D-printer-with-a-direct-drive-extruder.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Plus-3D-printer-with-a-direct-drive-extruder-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Plus-3D-printer-with-a-direct-drive-extruder-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s precise, with a double z-axis system for extra stability and accuracy even across larger prints. It automatically shuts off after printing, a nice touch if you\u2019re printing overnight, and the WiFi connectivity and large touchscreen make it super easy to navigate and work with. Overall, it\u2019s a great direct drive 3D printer and a reliable and durable printer for both fun home use and more commercial prototyping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Flashforge Creator Pro 2 &#8212; best dual extruder direct drive 3D printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $649 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-creator-pro-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4233\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Creator Pro 2\">Available at Flashforge Official store here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=flashforge%20creator%20pro%202&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=6ff130d544590c57edbe18ada3f727b8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4234\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 200 x 148 x 150 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ee42fa4d gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-b997f4de gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-74085f10 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-74085f10 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6ccaffd7 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4ad36150 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">IDEX dual extruder.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4ea818ae gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Has four modes of printing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b8377679 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Can print ABS, HIPS, PVA, and PLA without issue.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c410485c gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Has a robustly built frame that anchors the printer down and prevents any vibrations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a752bf9a gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a752bf9a gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5b40bb38 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a8cfdfe4 gb-headline-ec22c345\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M256 8C119.034 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.034 248 248 248 248-111.034 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm130.108 117.892c65.448 65.448 70 165.481 20.677 235.637L150.47 105.216c70.204-49.356 170.226-44.735 235.638 20.676zM125.892 386.108c-65.448-65.448-70-165.481-20.677-235.637L361.53 406.784c-70.203 49.356-170.226 44.736-235.638-20.676z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Smaller build volume than similarly priced printers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The original Flashforge Creator Pro was a big hit, with the upgraded Creator Pro 2 upgrading on areas where the tech had since advanced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main selling point is the Creator Pro 2\u2019s upgraded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/dual-extruder-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4235\">IDEX dual extruder<\/a>, meaning each extruder moves independently, opening up a range of new possibilities. The printer features four modes for printing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mirror Mode:<\/strong> prints two mirrored designs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duplicate Mode:<\/strong> prints two completely identical models, but at twice the speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-material Mode:<\/strong> for printing multi-colored parts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Soluble Support Mode:<\/strong> for printing filaments like HIPS and PVA that can be dissolved to leave blemish-free ABS and PLA parts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This makes the Creator Pro 2 the ideal direct drive 3D printer for soluble filament 3D printing, and it can print filaments like ABS and HIPS, and PVA and PLA, without issue.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The robustly built frame anchors the printer down and prevents any vibrations from affecting print quality, and the intuitive touchscreen is always a nice extra feature to have. It\u2019s enclosed, with the top filtration part, and overall it\u2019s a great dual extruder printer with a direct drive extruder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flashforge-Creator-Pro-2.jpeg\" alt=\"flashforge creator pro 2\" class=\"wp-image-11164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flashforge-Creator-Pro-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flashforge-Creator-Pro-2-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Flashforge-Creator-Pro-2-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3>Qidi Tech X-Max &#8212; Great Enclosed Direct Drive 3D Printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong>$1,099 &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=qidi%20tech%20x-max&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=564a25e1d8ac1efeca070fa25794c7bb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4236\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 300 x 250 x 300 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0d1c3668 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-e67a6015 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-6162a6d3 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-6162a6d3 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-440bbc3b gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-78418584 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Big and high-spec.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ab828142 gb-headline-cca0dfdf\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"img\" height=\"1em\" width=\"1em\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 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sensor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The bigger and even more high-spec brother of the Qidi Tech X-Plus, the X-Max can print enormous models with it\u2019s large enclosed build area, useful for fun home use 3D printing cosplays and other large projects, as well as for large prototype 3D printing for commercial uses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The X-Max comes fully assembled so you can get straight to printing, and is easily accessible by WiFi to save you time, though it\u2019s also USB connectable if you prefer this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Max-best-direct-drive-3D-printer.jpeg\" alt=\"qidi tech x-max best direct drive 3d printer\" class=\"wp-image-11165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Qidi-Tech-X-Max-best-direct-drive-3D-printer.jpeg 800w, 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For casual use you can use the standard extruder, and for tough filaments like Nylon and PC, switch in the high-temp extruder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The huge build volume is sure to impress, but the reliability and durability of the X-Max is another major factor in it being one of the best direct drive 3D printers around in its price range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Extra help with direct drive 3D printing  and further resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This article touches on most aspects of direct drive extruders, but for a deeper understanding we recommend you read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/dual-extruder-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4237\">complete 3D printer extruder guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people also confuse the extruder with the hot end &#8211; the part responsible for quickly melting filament so it can be extruded. You can read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/guides\/best-3d-printer-hot-end\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4238\">3D printer hot ends here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A common debate is whether you can 3D print flexible filaments like TPU well with a bo<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-materials\/flexible-filaments-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4239\">wden extruder, or if you should always use a direct drive extruder for flexibles. We go into more depth in our extruder article, but have some tips in our guides to 3D printing flexible filaments<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-materials\/tpu-filament-3d-printing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4240\">TPU<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also have buyer&#8217;s guides for a number of different uses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printers-for-cosplay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4241\">best 3D printers for cosplays<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/3d-printer-for-miniatures\/\" data-lasso-id=\"4242\">best 3D printers for miniatures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-3d-printer-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4243\">best 3D printers for beginners<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/delta-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4244\">best delta 3D printers<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-3-direct-drive-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17165\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"4245\">Ender 3 direct drive upgrades<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Extruders make or break your 3D printing experience &#8212; so picking the best type of extruder is key. 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