{"id":202,"date":"2023-02-09T08:10:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-09T08:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the3dsourced.wpengine.com\/?p=202"},"modified":"2023-05-16T00:21:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T00:21:05","slug":"best-3d-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3d-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 Best 3D Printers in 2023 (For Every Price)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With so many 3D printers available, from different price ranges to different technologies entirely, it can be difficult to pick the best 3D printer for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;re here to help: we continuously update this best 3D printer guide with the latest 3D printer reviews, and we&#8217;ve tested over a dozen 3D printers on this site to create this buyer&#8217;s guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re in a rush, here&#8217;s our 3 top picks:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-83cdb000 no-title-margin gb-grid-wrapper-7adea6aa\" id=\"product-pick-3col\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b326237e gb-grid-column-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b326237e gb-container-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-59f6a631 gb-headline-text gb-headline-4be81436\">BUDGET OPTION<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c2fcdece\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c2fcdece gb-image-23bd419a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Creality-Ender-3-V2.jpg\" alt=\"Creality Ender-3 V2\" title=\"Creality Ender-3 V2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Creality-Ender-3-V2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Creality-Ender-3-V2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Creality-Ender-3-V2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2d3e2f17 gb-headline-text gb-headline-ca240b68\"><strong>Creality Ender 3 V2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-588c85ba gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Reliable low-cost 3D printer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1592b641 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Easily upgradable with a wide range of printable or purchasable upgrades<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6c1dbc6a gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Improved print bed for better adhesion<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-7b3cbc5c gb-button-wrapper-6a671681\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-10905d9e gb-button-text gb-button-primary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40963\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">Available At Creality Here<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-5844b769 gb-button-text gb-button-secondary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=ender%203%20v2&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=2a71635125a251e7b097ee3a9fbafd1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23720\">Amazon here<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0ef10561 gb-grid-column-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0ef10561 gb-container-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-433a224c gb-headline-text gb-headline-4be81436\">RESIN PICK<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-c42b8ac9\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-c42b8ac9 gb-image-23bd419a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Photon-Mono-X-6K.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Anycubic-Photon-Mono-X-6K\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Photon-Mono-X-6K.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Photon-Mono-X-6K-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Photon-Mono-X-6K-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-296bf5eb gb-headline-text gb-headline-ca240b68\"><strong>Anycubic Photon Mono X<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f875aade gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">High-quality mid-range resin 3D printer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-082fcf57 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Fast 60mm\/h resin printing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-eb512c65 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Powerful 4K LCD screen for precise details and miniatures<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-32b0ac19 gb-button-wrapper-6a671681\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e13de70b gb-button-text gb-button-primary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/32k5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40964\">Available at Anycubic here<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-ccfef097 gb-button-text gb-button-secondary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=anycubic%20mono%20x%203d%20printer&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=86de3b9315264ad35f1562eae1dddb4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23722\">Amazon Here<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d0a0cbfe gb-grid-column-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d0a0cbfe gb-container-bff3e938\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-10b2f6e2 gb-headline-text gb-headline-4be81436\">PREMIUM PICK<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-11f254d8\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-11f254d8 gb-image-23bd419a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Prusa-i3-MK3S.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Prusa i3 MK3S+\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Prusa-i3-MK3S.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Prusa-i3-MK3S-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d443bc70 gb-headline-text gb-headline-ca240b68\"><strong>Prusa i3 MK3S+<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e2ac65f7 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Gold standard in DIY FDM 3D printing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-55669b46 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Super reliable workhorse<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-00ae9961 gb-headline-text gb-headline-3f37f1db\">Upgradable to print 5 colors simultaneously<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-3d861e99 gb-button-wrapper-6a671681\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-2520c7c7 gb-button-text gb-button-primary-default\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"40965\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\">Available At Prusa here<\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-17f5da06 no-title-margin gb-container-3ce39208\" id=\"question-box-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-cb7186aa gb-grid-wrapper-13867f42\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-aa6aefb5 gb-grid-column-44ad68b8\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-aa6aefb5 gb-container-44ad68b8\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-a1cd5870\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-a1cd5870 gb-image-01dc0c8a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/circle-wavy-question-duotone.svg\" alt=\"\" title=\"circle-wavy-question-duotone\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-5b8fa74e gb-grid-column-f8c4bfec\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-5b8fa74e gb-container-f8c4bfec\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5fa8a6ad gb-headline-text gb-headline-ec198c29\">What makes a good 3D printer?<\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fd676b74 gb-headline-text gb-headline-168631b7\">We used the following criteria, along with our hands-on experience, to make our top picks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Print quality<\/strong>: resolutions, accuracy and consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> not a problem if you just want to print miniatures, but bigger can be better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reliability<\/strong>: especially important in cheap printers, we picked durable printers that work reliably<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Versatility: <\/strong>from the range of materials you can print, to any extras such as a dual extruder, enclosure, and more<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy to use:<\/strong> easy assembly, simple and intuitive to set up, and straightforward slicer software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We&#8217;ve split our recommended picks into different categories to help you find the best 3D printer based on your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, below we have our full product reviews of each printer with the full details, and where to get the best price.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-bfb855a9 no-title-margin gb-container-957d400e\" id=\"top-picks-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d4d71181 gb-headline-5e2a7b42\"><span class=\"gb-icon\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 256 256\" fill=\"#262626\" height=\"192\" width=\"192\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><rect fill=\"none\" height=\"256\" width=\"256\"><\/rect><path opacity=\"0.2\" d=\"M56,56v55.1c0,39.7,31.8,72.6,71.5,72.9A72,72,0,0,0,200,112V56a8,8,0,0,0-8-8H64A8,8,0,0,0,56,56Z\"><\/path><path stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke=\"#262626\" fill=\"none\" d=\"M56,56v55.1c0,39.7,31.8,72.6,71.5,72.9A72,72,0,0,0,200,112V56a8,8,0,0,0-8-8H64A8,8,0,0,0,56,56Z\"><\/path><line stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke=\"#262626\" fill=\"none\" y2=\"224\" x2=\"160\" y1=\"224\" x1=\"96\"><\/line><line stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke=\"#262626\" fill=\"none\" y2=\"224\" x2=\"128\" y1=\"184\" x1=\"128\"><\/line><path stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke=\"#262626\" fill=\"none\" d=\"M198.2,128H208a32,32,0,0,0,32-32V80a8,8,0,0,0-8-8H200\"><\/path><path stroke-width=\"16\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke=\"#262626\" fill=\"none\" d=\"M58,128H47.9a32,32,0,0,1-32-32V80a8,8,0,0,1,8-8h32\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"gb-headline-text\">Top Picks<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-17cc458d gb-headline-text gb-headline-ec7f6a68\">Best 3D Printers &#8211; Full Round-Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-13b37077 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Best under $300: FDM<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7465\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">Creality Ender 3 V2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic-kobra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7466\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Kobra 3D Printer\">Anycubic Kobra<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9c1010ed gb-headline-text\"><strong>Best under $300: Resin<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7467\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Photon Mono 4K 3D Printer\">Anycubic Photon Mono 4K<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/elegoo-mars-2-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7468\" data-lasso-name=\"Elegoo Mars 2 Pro Resin 3D Printer\">Elegoo Mars 2 Pro<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/elegoo-mars-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7469\" data-lasso-name=\"Elegoo Mars 3 4K Resin 3D Printer\">Mars 3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e4f0f3f7 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Best for kids<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3on8EJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7470\">Toybox 3D printer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dd7a6e10 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Best for $500: FDM<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1384498&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=90014&amp;urllink=www%2Eanycubic%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fanycubic%2Dvyper&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7471\">Anycubic Vyper<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-4\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7472\">Prusa Mini<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3s1-pro-sprite-direct-drive-cr-touch-auto-level-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7473\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro\">Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1b01170c gb-headline-text\"><strong>Best large-format resin printer<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/32k5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7474\">Anycubic Mono X<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/elegoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7475\" data-lasso-name=\"Elegoo Saturn S 4K Mono\">Elegoo Saturn S<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9e791145 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Best large-format FDM<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality3d-ender-5-plus-350x350x400mm-large-ender-series-with-bl-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7476\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality3D Ender 5 Plus\">Creality Ender 5 Plus<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fa7b4018 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Best FDM 3D printer for $1000<\/strong> &#8212; <a 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7477\">Prusa i3 MK3S+<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e4695928 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Best dual extruder under $1000 <\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-creator-pro-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7478\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Creator Pro 2\">Flashforge Creator Pro 2<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/sv04-idex-3d-printer-300-x-300-x-400-mm-auto-leveling-silent-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7479\" data-lasso-name=\"Sovol SV04 IDEX 3D Printer\">Sovol SV04<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-047235df gb-headline-text\"><strong>Best 3-in-1 3D printer, CNC, laser <\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/snapmaker-2-0-modular-3-in-1-3d-printer-a350t-a250t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7480\" data-lasso-name=\"Snapmaker 2.0 Modular 3 in 1 3D Printer A350T\/A250T\">Snapmaker 2.0 AT<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the full list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><thead><tr><th>3D printer<\/th><th>Price<\/th><th>Best place to buy<\/th><th>Alternative<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Creality Ender 3 V2<\/td><td>$279<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7485\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">Creality Store here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=ender%203%20v2&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=2a71635125a251e7b097ee3a9fbafd1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7486\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anycubic Photon Mono 4K<\/td><td>$219<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7487\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Photon Mono 4K 3D Printer\">Anycubic here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ANYCUBIC-Monochrome-Upgraded-Printers-5-20X3-14X6-50\/dp\/B09FXYSFBV?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7488\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elegoo Mars 2 Pro \/ 3<\/td><td>$250-$350<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/elegoo-mars-2-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7489\" data-lasso-name=\"Elegoo Mars 2 Pro Resin 3D Printer\">Elegoo here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=cncsourced-20&amp;keywords=elegoo%20mars%20mono&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=ab72096dfa73d89b5023a62dda3f7302\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7490\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toybox<\/td><td>$299<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3on8EJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7491\">Toybox here<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anycubic Kobra<\/td><td>$299<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic-kobra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7492\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Kobra 3D Printer\">Anycubic here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ANYCUBIC-Kobra-Self-Developed-Removable-8-7x8-7x9-84\/dp\/B09QGTTQKG?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7493\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prusa Mini<\/td><td>$350<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-4\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7494\">Prusa Store here<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anycubic Vyper<\/td><td>$359<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1384498&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=90014&amp;urllink=www%2Eanycubic%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fanycubic%2Dvyper&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7495\">Anycubic Store here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=cncsourced-20&amp;keywords=anycubic%20vyper&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=d56c6649fe4cca88a469b1e2e4ea0fa7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7496\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro<\/td><td>$479<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3s1-pro-sprite-direct-drive-cr-touch-auto-level-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7497\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro\">Creality Store here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creality-S1-Pro-3D-High-Temperature\/dp\/B09TGWW6T6?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7498\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Anycubic Mono X<\/td><td>$449<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/32k5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7499\">Anycubic here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=anycubic%20mono%20x%203d%20printer&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=86de3b9315264ad35f1562eae1dddb4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7500\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Elegoo Saturn S<\/td><td>$549<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/elegoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7501\" data-lasso-name=\"Elegoo Saturn S 4K Mono\">Elegoo here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ELEGOO-Photocuring-Monochrome-196x122x210mm-7-71x4-80x8-26\/dp\/B09GVHNCWD?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7502\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sovol SV04<\/td><td>$539<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/sv04-idex-3d-printer-300-x-300-x-400-mm-auto-leveling-silent-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7503\" data-lasso-name=\"Sovol SV04 IDEX 3D Printer\">Sovol 3D here<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ender 5 Plus<\/td><td>$579<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality3d-ender-5-plus-350x350x400mm-large-ender-series-with-bl-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7504\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality3D Ender 5 Plus\">Creality Store here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Official-Creality-Leveling-MeanWell-350x350x400mm\/dp\/B09LYS3FD3?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7505\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prusa i3 MK3S+<\/td><td>$749 \/ $999<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7506\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\">Prusa (DIY) here<\/a><\/td><td><a 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7507\">Prusa (built) here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flashforge Creator Pro 2<\/td><td>$649<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-creator-pro-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7508\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Creator Pro 2\">Flashforge here<\/a><\/td><td><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&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=ad4d28c6bba879149002e04692b9c151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7509\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Snapmaker 2.0 AT<\/td><td>$1,199-$1,799<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/snapmaker-2-0-modular-3-in-1-3d-printer-a350t-a250t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7510\" data-lasso-name=\"Snapmaker 2.0 Modular 3 in 1 3D Printer A350T\/A250T\">Snapmaker here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=snapmaker&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=4647d87f23a51d7823af95b6e119a18e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7511\">Amazon here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Prusa SL1S Speed<\/td><td>$1,999<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.prusa3d.com\/en\/3d-printers\/717-original-prusa-sl1s-speed-3d-printer.html#_ga=2.184307168.714719411.1628503336-973645532.1610554386&amp;a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7512\">Prusa Store here<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Formlabs Form 3<\/td><td>$3,499<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/3d-printers\/form-3.shtml?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7513\">Dynamism here<\/a><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ultimaker S3<\/td><td>$4,030<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/ultimaker-s3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7514\" data-lasso-name=\"Ultimaker S3\">Dynamism here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/ultimaker-s3-3d-printer-fully-assembled\/sk\/ML4VUQ39?aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7515\">Matterhackers here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ultimaker S5<\/td><td>$5,995<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/3d-printers\/ultimaker-s5.shtml?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7516\">Dynamism here<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/s\/store?q=ultimaker%20s5&amp;aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7517\">Matterhackers here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The best 3D printers in 2022.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"h-best-desktop-3d-printers-under-1-000\">Best Under $300<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For new and experienced makers alike, finding the best 3D printer without breaking the bank is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f4f4f4;font-size:11px\">3DSourced is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/affiliate-disclaimer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"9572\">Learn more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-creality-ender-3-v2-best-3d-printer-for-the-price\">Creality Ender 3 V2 &#8212; best 3D printer for the price<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3-v2-official-store-ender-series-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7518\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender 3 V2 3D Printer\">Check price at Creality 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=ender%203%20v2&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=2a71635125a251e7b097ee3a9fbafd1b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7519\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-Best-3D-for-the-price.jpg\" alt=\"ender 3 v2 best 3d printer for the price\" class=\"wp-image-7757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-Best-3D-for-the-price.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-Best-3D-for-the-price-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ender-3-V2-Best-3D-for-the-price-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02c7c4ed gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-85c06420 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-465b13df gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-465b13df gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-efdfd813 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a22be7bd 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\">Still one of the best low-cost 3D printer kits, and very durable and reliable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bc39d145 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\">Very upgradable: I&#8217;ve written extensively about the other upgrades you can add on to it, as well as the other Ender 3 versions available.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c8ce78b1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c8ce78b1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-aece7afd gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c5d61e87 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\">There are now more advanced 3D printers with newer features &#8211; including newer Ender 3 models that we&#8217;ve reviewed on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>One of the leading 3D printers for $200, the Creality Ender 3 V2 is a very powerful machine for the price. It can be assembled in under an hour, and also features a heated bed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An affordable workhorse 3D printer, the Ender 3 V2 is known for its reliability, churning out part after part without issue. The open printing area means it isn&#8217;t ideal for tougher filaments like ABS or Nylon, but as a PLA 3D printer it works well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ender 3 V2 features a number of small but useful improvements on the best-selling Ender 3. The print volume is the same, but the print bed is now carborundum glass mounted on an aluminum bed, improving adhesion and making removing finished prints easier than on the previous magnetic bed. The HD screen is better than the original LCD interface, a small but pleasant quality-of-life improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re going to be spending $200 on a 3D printer, you can&#8217;t expect the quality to be flawless. If you want a Creality 3D printer and you have an extra $200 &#8211; upgrade to the <a data-lasso-id=\"7521\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3s1-pro-sprite-direct-drive-cr-touch-auto-level-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Ender 3 S1 Pro<\/a>, which also features on this ranking. I&#8217;ve also tested and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/ender-3-v2-neo-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"22051\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23647\">reviewed the Ender 3 V2 Neo<\/a> previously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-anycubic-photon-mono\">Anycubic Photon Mono 4K<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7523\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Photon Mono 4K 3D Printer\">Check price at Anycubic Official here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ANYCUBIC-Monochrome-Upgraded-Printers-5-20X3-14X6-50\/dp\/B09FXYSFBV?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7524\">Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Volume:<\/strong> 165 x 132 x 80 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bed Leveling:<\/strong> Manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LCD: <\/strong>6.23&#8221; 4K monochrome LCD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XY Resolution: <\/strong>35 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament Compatibility<\/strong>: Resin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Photon-Mono-4K.jpeg\" alt=\"Anycubic Photon Mono 4K\" class=\"wp-image-17292\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Photon-Mono-4K.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Photon-Mono-4K-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Photon-Mono-4K-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-02b380cc gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d3892566 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4c1a2b72 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c1a2b72 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8549fc1d 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\">Very reliable.<\/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\">The results are near perfect.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9e4baec9 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\">Easy to pick up for beginners.<\/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-9219d91b 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\">Can be messy at times and requires regular cleaning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Anycubic Photon Mono 4K is a major upgrade on the standard Photon Mono, retaining the simplicity of the original while pumping up the XY resolution from 50 to 35 microns to put it in line with the pricier Mars Elegoo 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This major shift comes courtesy of a pivot to a 6.23&#8243; LCD pushing 3,840 x 2,400 pixels. Although the 165 x 132 x 80 mm tails behind the Mars 3&#8217;s 143 x 90 x 165 mm, it still offers ample space for most resin-based home projects and then some.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1-2 second cure time remains identical to the original Mono, but you&#8217;re effectively able to produce the same prints in the same time frame but at a higher overall quality. Elsewhere, the 4K jumps to a new 15-LED matrix parallel light source that allows for more uniform light distribution, resulting in richer details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So why opt for the Anycubic Photon Mono 4K over the Elegoo Mars 3? While the Mars 3 offers a sleeker overall printing experience, the Anycubic Photon Mono 4K just about keeps in pure specifications and print quality, all for $80 less. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re after that sweet spot between spending as little as possible but still want a reliable, quality resin 3D printer, the Anycubic Photon Mono 4K hits the mark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-elegoo-mars-2-mono\">Elegoo Mars 2 Pro \/ Mars 3<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c84dcf4d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-3baaa664\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-b7372252\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-b7372252\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b03f2e1c gb-headline-text\">BUDGET PICK<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elegoo-Mars-Pro.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elegoo-Mars-Pro.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elegoo-Mars-Pro-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elegoo-Mars-Pro-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9c5604d8 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Elegoo Mars 2 Pro<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e5df598c\"><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\"><strong>Print Volume:<\/strong> 129 x 80 x 160 mm<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b7c8315c\"><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\"><strong>Screen size:<\/strong> 6.08&#8243; 2K Monochrome LCD<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cd6920a2\"><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\"><strong>XY Resolution:<\/strong> 50 microns<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dddcfde1\"><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\"><strong>Speed<\/strong>: 30-50 mm\/h<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f41c5b56\"><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\"><strong>Cleaning\/Curing:<\/strong> Elegoo Mercury Plus\/X<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9e0195cb gb-headline-text\"><strong>Available at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-5dbb1909\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-e798a178\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/elegoo-mars-2-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23648\" data-lasso-name=\"Elegoo Mars 2 Pro Resin 3D Printer\"><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-button-text\">Elegoo here<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-f70966bb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=elegoo%20mars%20pro&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=1706b11f537194d19d2e9857d892ec16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23649\"><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-button-text\">Amazon here<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-8db0ebfb\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8db0ebfb\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-852b8b92 gb-headline-text\">PREMIUM PICK<\/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\/2022\/03\/Elegoo-Mars-3-white-background.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elegoo-Mars-3-white-background.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elegoo-Mars-3-white-background-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Elegoo-Mars-3-white-background-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6ac3ad14 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong>Elegoo Mars 3<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f3b04ea9\"><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\"><strong>Print Volume:<\/strong> 143 x 90 x 175 mm<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c6522901\"><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\"><strong>Screen resolution:<\/strong> 6.6&#8243; 4K LCD<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3a1faee5\"><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\"><strong><strong>XY Resolution:<\/strong> <\/strong>35 microns<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e011555f\"><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\"><strong>Speed:<\/strong> 1.5-3 seconds per layer<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e7f23d62\"><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\"><strong><strong>Cleaning\/Curing<\/strong>: <\/strong>Elegoo Mercury Plus\/X<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c0aa071d gb-headline-text\"><strong>Available at<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-button-wrapper gb-button-wrapper-3dc39573\">\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-2bdf18ed\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/elegoo-mars-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23650\" data-lasso-name=\"Elegoo Mars 3 4K Resin 3D Printer\"><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-button-text\">Elegoo here<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-aa11c3de\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/elegoo-mars-2-pro-mono-msla-resin-3d-printer\/sk\/M5FMHZQ6?aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23651\"><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-button-text\">Matterhackers here<\/span><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-230fd6eb\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ELEGOO-Monochrome-Ultra-high-143%C3%9789%C3%97175mm-5-62%C3%973-5%C3%976-8in\/dp\/B095K3JWP3?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23652\"><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-button-text\">Amazon here<\/span><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We were very impressed when we tried out the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro &#8211; especially for such a low price. It was easy to set up and get started, and the surface finish on our prints was fantastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can upgrade from the Mars 2 Pro\u2019s 2K screen to the Mars 3\u2019s 4K screen if your budget can stretch that far, offering crisper details and ultra-fast 1.5-second layer curing.<\/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\/2022\/04\/Dinosaur-head-Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-Mono-print-2.jpeg\" alt=\"resin 3d printed dinosaur head elegoo mars 2 pro\" class=\"wp-image-15264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Dinosaur-head-Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-Mono-print-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Dinosaur-head-Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-Mono-print-2-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Dinosaur-head-Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-Mono-print-2-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A dinosaur model we 3D printed on the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Elegoo Mars 2 Pro\u2019s quality is great, and should be more than enough to print good-looking miniatures and models. The Mars 3 is not a necessity, but if you do want to overhaul the resolution and quality, go for the Mars 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Mars 3 also has a larger build area: 143 x 90 x 165 mm, vs the Mars 2 Pro\u2019s 129 x 90 x 150 mm. You can print 15mm taller models, and you have 14mm on the X-axis for printing more miniature models at the same time.<\/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\/2022\/06\/Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-Clank-Print-Review.jpeg\" alt=\"Clank resin print on Elegoo Mars 2 Pro\" class=\"wp-image-17108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-Clank-Print-Review.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-Clank-Print-Review-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-Clank-Print-Review-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clank video game 3D print on the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For XY resolution, the Mars 3 clocks in at 35 microns, an improvement on the Mars 2 Pro\u2019s 50 microns. However, both are very well-made, with robust parts and CNC machined aluminum bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if you\u2019re fine with the 2K LCD screen, smaller build area and slightly slower print speed, then the Mars 2 Pro is a great budget pick. But if you want those extra upgrades, go for the Mars 3 &#8211; or even the Mars 3 Pro. The Mars 3 also comes with a year\u2019s free ChiTuBox Pro, which usually costs $150+.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e17080da\"><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\"><strong>Read more:<\/strong> our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/elegoo-mars-2-pro-review-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"13303\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7530\">review of the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro<\/a><\/span><\/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\/2022\/04\/Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-software-.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-15266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-software-.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-software--300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Elegoo-Mars-2-Pro-software--768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toybox: Best For Kids &amp; Complete Beginners<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: $299<\/strong> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3on8EJZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7531\">Available at Toybox Official store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 70 x 80 x 90 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Toybox-3D-printers-for-kids.jpg?resize=800%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Best 3D printer - for beginners. The Toybox 3D printer for kids\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-651af701 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-0d3a10e7 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-75e3c793 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-75e3c793 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-85d8e878 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d5a4ef9f 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\">Probably the world&#8217;s easiest 3D printer to use.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0322b797 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\">Ideal for absolute beginners (and kids). We set it up and got it printing in no time at all.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-39f547be 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\">Comes with access to extensive toy files to print for free (including licensed Batman and other prints).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-01f4ebad gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-01f4ebad gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-03dc47f3 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2017c763 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 print area than other printers on this list: just 70 x 80 x 90 mm.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-304ac321 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\">Only prints PLA and prints at low temperatures. Though, this makes it safe for kids.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Toybox isn\u2019t your high-tech, workhorse 3D printer to start a business with, but it is one of the simplest and most accessible 3D printers we\u2019ve ever tested &#8211; ideal for kids and beginners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The build volume is small &#8211; just 70 x 80 x 90 mm, but if you have modest 3D printing goals to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/3d-printer-for-miniatures\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"4217\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7532\">print miniatures<\/a> and other fun characters, it\u2019s a great choice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Toybox have partnered with numerous big players to bring you a huge range of free models you can 3D print too, from Batman and Wonder Woman, to fun 3D printable dragons, tanks, cars, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/printerpets-1.jpg?resize=800%2C400&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A fun seal we 3D printed with the Toybox.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For kids it\u2019s super safe: it only prints low-temperature PLA, and any hot parts are kept well away from prying hands. You get small spools of many different color filaments to print away with &#8211; affectionately called 3D printer &#8220;food&#8221; by Toybox &#8211; and we found it to be reliable yet super accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re brand new and want a hassle-free run, or want to get your kids into 3D printing cheaply, the Toybox is great. You can also read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/toybox-3d-test-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23724\">Toybox 3D printer review<\/a>, as well as our round-up of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-3d-printer-for-beginners\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23725\">best 3D printers for beginners<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/toyboxfilament2.jpg\" alt=\"Toybox set up with filament\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Getting the Toybox set up.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anycubic Kobra &#8211; best under $300<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/anycubic-kobra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7535\" data-lasso-name=\"Anycubic Kobra 3D Printer\">Check price at Anycubic here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ANYCUBIC-Kobra-Self-Developed-Removable-8-7x8-7x9-84\/dp\/B09QGTTQKG?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7536\">Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Volume:<\/strong> 220 x 220 x 250 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bed Leveling:<\/strong> Yes, LeviQ automatic bed leveling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Platform<\/strong>: PEI-coated spring steel heated bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament Compatibility:<\/strong> PLA \/ ABS \/ PETG \/ TPU<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, SD Card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Kobra-Fully-Assembled.jpeg\" alt=\"Anycubic Kobra unboxing to test\" class=\"wp-image-17227\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Kobra-Fully-Assembled.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Kobra-Fully-Assembled-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Kobra-Fully-Assembled-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Unboxing and assembly from our Kobra review.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ef4ff91a gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f5e66042 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f5c1d8aa gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f5c1d8aa gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2ed0acad gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ba0f66d9 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\">One of the cheapest 3D printers around with auto-leveling.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f12abb6a 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\">Direct drive extruder is ideal for beginners and for printing flexibles.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4fb5d19b 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\">Excellent performance for the price.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-f06c7da2 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-f06c7da2 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4648fbad 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\">Ideally the build volume would be slightly larger.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-53d93314 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 max height than alternatives like Ender 3 S1.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Anycubic Kobra delivers incredible value for the asking price, with a spec sheet that reads like one for a printer twice its price. We were lucky enough to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/anycubic-kobra-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23726\">review the Anycubic Kobra<\/a>, and despite some minor slicer issues, we were thoroughly impressed with Anycubic&#8217;s latest entry-level printer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Standout features include Anycubic&#8217;s in-house developed LeviQ automatic bed leveling and homing system, a PEI-coated spring steel heated bed, a direct drive extruder, and one of the sharpest touch screen UI&#8217;s we&#8217;ve seen at the price point. It&#8217;s frankly baffling to see these types of features on a printer costing less than $300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Kobra-Owl-3D-Print.jpeg\" alt=\"Owl print from Anycubic Kobra test\" class=\"wp-image-17228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Kobra-Owl-3D-Print.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Kobra-Owl-3D-Print-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Anycubic-Kobra-Owl-3D-Print-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An owl we 3D printed on the Anycubic Kobra during our test.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Anycubic Kobra&#8217;s budget appeal also extends to the quality of the prints. With a bit of software wrangling, the Kobra is capable of fantastic prints for the price, and the bang-on average 220 x 220 x 250 mm build volume should cover all your everyday 3D printing needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A layer thickness range of 50 to 300 microns and print speeds pushing up to 180 mm\/s have you covered for everything from sharp, detailed prints through to quick, functional parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, the Anycubic Kobra is an affordable printer that stands out for taking some of the more frustrating and time-consuming aspects of the hobby out of the picture so that you can concentrate on the actual printing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a first-timer looking for a gentle introduction to 3D printing, the Anycubic Kobra is arguably the best option out there currently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if the build volume isn&#8217;t enough, upgrade to either the Kobra Plus or Kobra Max:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Kobra Plus:<\/strong> 300 x 300 x 350 mm build area &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1384498&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=90014&amp;urllink=www%2Eanycubic%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fkobra%2Dplus&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7537\">Available here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kobra Max:<\/strong> 400 x 400 x 450 mm build area &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1384498&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=90014&amp;urllink=www%2Eanycubic%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fkobra%2Dmax&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7538\">Available here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-background-color has-background\">Best Under $500<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prusa Mini &#8211; Best Premium-Budget Printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $350 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prusa3d.com\/product\/original-prusa-mini-semi-assembled-3d-printer-4\/#a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7540\">Available at Prusa Official here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Volume<\/strong>: 180 x 180 x 180 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bed Leveling<\/strong>: Yes, SuperPINDA probe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Platform<\/strong>: Removable magnetic spring steel sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament Compatibility<\/strong>: PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, Flex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity<\/strong>: USB, Ethernet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/2022\/06\/Prusa-Mini.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Prusa-Mini.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Prusa-Mini-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Prusa-Mini-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-95663592 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-de7d2cf5 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-226bfb87 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-226bfb87 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ae09cc82 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3b075cb9 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\">Like all Prusa printers, it\u2019s reliable and durable &#8211; but far more affordable than the Prusa i3 MK3S+.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4730826d 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\">Fast 200mm\/s print speeds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-16ddc28f gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-16ddc28f gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6c055b2f gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ce6a96a9 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\">Small print area: just 180 x 180 x 180 mm. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-19233771 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\">Less sturdy gantry system than most other Cartesian printers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With the Prusa Mini, the company leverages all the Prusa i3 MK3S+&#8217;s usability and specs into a comparatively affordable printer. The Prusa Mini&#8217;s price is entry-level, only marginally higher than you&#8217;d pay for the ever-popular Ender 3 and Anycubic Kobra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a sophisticated 3D printer that focuses on simplicity. It features automatic mesh bed leveling courtesy of a superb SuperPINDA probe, a classy PEI-coated spring steel removable bed, and instructions that are as clear and user-friendly as they come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Prusa Mini also pairs well with a broader range of materials than your standard budget printer, covering PLA and ABS along with PETG, ASA, HIPS, and produces <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/prusa3d\/comments\/kdvu5w\/prusa_mini_filament_and_material_compatibility\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7541\">decent results<\/a> with demanding exotics like PC blends and CF-PETG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for all the Mini&#8217;s fantastic attributes, it&#8217;s abundantly clear where Prusa trimmed the fat, with a rather measly 180 x 180 x 180 build volume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the average maker, especially first-timers, the Mini&#8217;s build volume should be more than enough for most common print projects. However, if you want to print large models, or large terrain areas for miniatures, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality3d-ender-5-plus-350x350x400mm-large-ender-series-with-bl-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7542\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality3D Ender 5 Plus\">opt for an Ender 5 Plus<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Volume aside, the Prusa Mini is a solid premium-budget option for those buying a first printer and even more experienced makers looking to add to their printer line-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ender 3 S1 Pro<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality-ender-3s1-pro-sprite-direct-drive-cr-touch-auto-level-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7543\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality Ender-3 S1 Pro\">Check latest price at Creality here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Creality-S1-Pro-3D-High-Temperature\/dp\/B09TGWW6T6?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7544\">Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 220 x 220 x 270 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimum layer height<\/strong>: 0.05mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bed leveling<\/strong>: Automatic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Max extruder temperature:<\/strong> 300\u00b0C<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/2022\/06\/Ender-3-S1-Pro-printing.jpeg\" alt=\"Ender 3 S1 Pro printing\" class=\"wp-image-17301\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ender-3-S1-Pro-printing.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ender-3-S1-Pro-printing-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ender-3-S1-Pro-printing-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Printing with our Ender 3 S1 Pro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-38281a96 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-3979d12c gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-dd283470 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-dd283470 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f0328472 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-56964303 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\">Performed excellently in our hands-on test.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d5441167 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\">Quick and simple to build and get printing <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3a1e5070 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\">Direct drive is easier to use than the original Ender 3 <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-91362808 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\">High-temp 300\u00b0C nozzle makes for more filament printing options (the standard S1 is limited to 260\u00b0C).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-35139142 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-35139142 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-bfd8c1fa gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-efab4046 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\">More expensive than the standard S1, and you may not need to print higher-temp filaments.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We highly recommend the standard Ender 3 or Ender 3 V2 for a very low-cost FDM kit, but if you want premium features for a couple hundred bucks extra, the Ender 3 S1 Pro is one of the best printers under $500.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We were really impressed with the quality when we printed out some test prints during our Ender 3 S1 3D printer review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The build volume is mostly the same (270 mm vs 250 mm on z-height) as the standard Ender 3, but the S1 Pro has an all-metal and direct drive extruder, versus the Ender 3\u2019s PTFE bowden extruder. This makes it much easier to print flexibles like TPU, and reduces filament jamming from the generally higher quality 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\/2022\/06\/Ender-3-S1-Pro-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ender-3-S1-Pro-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ender-3-S1-Pro-2-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ender-3-S1-Pro-2-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">We 3D printed a cat&#8230;for our cat&#8230;on the Ender 3 S1 Pro.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The S1 Pro can also handle up to 300\u00b0C temperatures, so high-temp Nylon and other filaments are no problem \u2013 a rarity at under $500. The Ender 3 standard runs up to 255\u00b0C, and the Ender 3 S1 (not Pro) can handle 260\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another major advantage is the auto-bed leveling. While you can buy a CRTouch or BLTouch for the Ender 3, it\u2019s a hassle and a time sink, so the Ender 3 S1 and S1 Pro coming with this is a big plus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The z-axis is also generally sturdier and of higher quality for more reliable and precise printing, and if you do intend to print fine details, the Ender 3 S1 range goes down to 0.05mm layer heights, versus the 0.1mm on the other Ender 3 printers. You can also read our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/creality-ender-3-s1-pro-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23653\">Ender 3 S1 Pro review<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-anycubic-vyper\">Anycubic Vyper<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1384498&amp;u=2355173&amp;m=90014&amp;urllink=www%2Eanycubic%2Ecom%2Fproducts%2Fanycubic%2Dvyper&amp;afftrack=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7546\">Best price on Anycubic Store<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=cncsourced-20&amp;keywords=anycubic%20vyper&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=d56c6649fe4cca88a469b1e2e4ea0fa7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7547\">Also Available on Amazon<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 245 x 245 x 260 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/2022\/05\/Anycubic-Vyper-test-prints.jpeg\" alt=\"anycubic vyper test print - one of the best 3D printers under $500\" class=\"wp-image-16095\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Anycubic-Vyper-test-prints.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Anycubic-Vyper-test-prints-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Anycubic-Vyper-test-prints-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">One of the torture tests we 3D printed &#8211; an XYZ cube, which came out crisply.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-ddb3d9d7 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-ad4842b8 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-93d84a07 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-93d84a07 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-005ac8dc gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8dd2286a 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\">Fast assembly: I built mine in under half an hour.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1012605f 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\">Automatic leveling features (not common in this price range).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0f2f57c1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0f2f57c1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0b0ccbf0 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4de3290b 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\">Noisier than most printers: for example, my Ender 3 S1 Pro was far quieter when I compared them.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>We were impressed with the Anycubic Vyper when we tested it last month. The build volume is impressive, and slightly larger than you\u2019d expect for this price range \u2014 yet the printer is compact, and fits on most desktops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The auto leveling makes life easier and can be done via 1 click, and the Vyper also automatically adjusts your nozzle height for optimum printing. The spring steel magnetic platform makes it easy to remove prints, and its magnetism means you can remove the entire plate, remove your model in a more convenient place, and then click it back into place for your next print.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though we kept it at the standard 50-60mm\/s during our test, Anycubic highlight how the Vyper\u2019s innovative new double fan system lets you print at up to 100mm\/s without creating issues. Still, if you\u2019re going to use your printer as a speed demon, be careful when printing very small models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The large 4.3-inch touchscreen makes printing a breeze, and the layout is intuitive and simple to operate. It doesn\u2019t have WiFi connectivity, but it\u2019s very easy to move models from Cura to the SD card and print them on the Vyper. Overall, it\u2019s a good compact 3D printer for home makers. You can read more in our full <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/anycubic-vyper-test-review-specs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23654\">Anycubic Vyper review<\/a>.<\/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\/Anycubic-Vyper.jpeg\" alt=\"anycubic vyper\" class=\"wp-image-10884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Anycubic-Vyper.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Anycubic-Vyper-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Anycubic-Vyper-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-background-color has-background\">Best Large-Format Resin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Anycubic Mono X<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/shrsl.com\/32k5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23727\">Check price at Anycubic Official Store here<\/a> \/ <a data-lasso-id=\"7552\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/search\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=3dsourced-20&amp;keywords=anycubic%20mono%20x%203d%20printer&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=86de3b9315264ad35f1562eae1dddb4b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 192 x 120 x 245 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Anycubic-Mono-X.jpg\" alt=\"anycubic mono x\" class=\"wp-image-7758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Anycubic-Mono-X.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Anycubic-Mono-X-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Anycubic-Mono-X-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-fc3f1b61 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-df379fc1 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1b273a15 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1b273a15 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d61090ce gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2847fe05 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\">Anycubic&#8217;s market-leading resin print quality.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-738abebc 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 the specs it offers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-9c580fcc gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-9c580fcc gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9c74cb4e gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-571c3469 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\">Average build volume. Consider the M3 Photon Max for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/large-resin-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11225\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23728\">larger resin printer<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Mono X is a big upgrade on Anycubic&#8217;s lower priced LCD printers. This home 3D printer can print intricate tabletop or D&amp;D models in fantastic detail, and is one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/3d-printer-for-miniatures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7553\">best 3D printers for miniatures<\/a>. It prints at a very respectable 60mm\/h.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 4K screen makes for incredibly precise layers for the price, and in fact you&#8217;ll barely be able to see any visible layer lines if you use more accurate print settings. Additionally, the upgraded double linear Z-axis improves stability, further improving performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3.5\u201d touchscreen makes it easy to operated, and the Mono X works over via WiFi or USB\/SD. Overall, it&#8217;s one of the best 3D printers for resin molds and models under $1,000, and a great 3D printer for resin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elegoo Saturn S &#8211; Best Large Resin 3D Printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/elegoo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7554\" data-lasso-name=\"Elegoo Saturn S 4K Mono\">Check latest price at Elegoo here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/ELEGOO-Photocuring-Monochrome-196x122x210mm-7-71x4-80x8-26\/dp\/B09GVHNCWD?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7555\">Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Volume:<\/strong> 196 x 122 x 210 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bed Leveling:<\/strong> Manual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>LCD<\/strong>: 9.1-inch 4K HD Monochrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>XY Resolution:<\/strong> 48 microns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament Compatibility:<\/strong> Resin<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> USB<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/2022\/06\/Elegoo-Saturn-S.jpeg\" alt=\"Elegoo Saturn S\" class=\"wp-image-17308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elegoo-Saturn-S.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elegoo-Saturn-S-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Elegoo-Saturn-S-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e7a153e7 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-6324ca60 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-4f5f1fe4 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4f5f1fe4 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-800c999e gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-73187d89 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\">One of the best low-cost large resin 3D printers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1e78582c 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\">Great accuracy and speed with 2-3\/layer exposures: ideal for batch printing miniatures or large prototypes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-76819cc6 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\">Reliable and durable printer<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-baffd4cd gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-baffd4cd gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b940d82a gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1272aef7 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\">Newer Saturn S or Saturn 8K are better quality (but more expensive).<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Elegoo Saturn S is a new-look upgrade on the standard Saturn, bring it in line with larger resin competitors like the Anycubic Mono X series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to the standard Saturn, build volume jumps from 192 x 120 x 200 mm to 196 x 122 x 210 mm.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a slight increase, but these numbers position the Saturn S as one of the larger format printers priced under $500 &#8211; ideal for printing batches of your favorite high-detail figurines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere, the Saturn S 4K screen refines the XY resolution to 48 microns, offering a slight jump in fine detail over the Saturn&#8217;s 50 microns. You could spend a further $200 on the Photon Mono X 6K to drop to 34 microns. Still, the differences at this scale are virtually indistinguishable to anyone but the most discerning makers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When compared with the Anycubic Mono X (not the 6K version), they have similar 4K screens and resolutions, with the Saturn S having a 4mm larger X-axis, and the Mono X with a 35mm larger Z-height. So if you want to print taller models, go with the Mono X.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They\u2019re of similar speeds, and have similar connectivity via USB &#8211; so it\u2019s mostly down to what you plan to print: do you want to print wider, or taller? For wider, go with the Saturn S, for taller, the Mono X. And for a 6K screen, go for a Mono X 6K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-background-color has-background\">Best Large-Format FDM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ender 5 Plus &#8211; Best Large-Format 3D Printer Under $1,000<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/creality3d-ender-5-plus-350x350x400mm-large-ender-series-with-bl-touch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7556\" data-lasso-name=\"Creality3D Ender 5 Plus\">Check price at Creality Official here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Official-Creality-Leveling-MeanWell-350x350x400mm\/dp\/B09LYS3FD3?tag=3dsourced-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7557\">Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Volume:<\/strong> 350 x 350 x 400 mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bed Leveling:<\/strong> Yes, BLTouch auto-bed leveling probe<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build Platform:<\/strong> Glass heated bed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Filament Compatibility:<\/strong> PLA, ABS, TPU, Composite-Filled<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> SD Card, Browser Interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/2022\/06\/Ender-5-Plus.jpeg\" alt=\"Ender 5 Plus\" class=\"wp-image-17230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ender-5-Plus.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ender-5-Plus-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Ender-5-Plus-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77ef19b4 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-77c7ce59 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a83ec165 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a83ec165 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-81acd222 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a8dc3bfe 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\">Massive 350 x 350 x 400 mm build volume.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8dbcc1fb 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\">Convenience features like automatic bed leveling and filament sensor.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-60d21963 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\">Ideal for large backdrops and terrain models to go with resin miniatures.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-2b64e5f1 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-2b64e5f1 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-46669093 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4873d4a2 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\">More than double the price of the Ender 3 and Ender 3 V2. However, for the size it&#8217;s still very affordable.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The real highlight of the Ender 5 Plus is the 350 x 350 x 400 mm build volume &#8211; far above the average found on sub-$1000 printers. It&#8217;s one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/rankings\/best-large-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1367\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23655\">best large 3D printers<\/a> for the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So much real estate opens the door for far more ambitious hobbyist prints &#8211; cosplay items and accessories, batch printing smaller parts, large vases or household pieces, and any other projects that benefit from the extra space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the most premium of the entry-level Ender line-up, it also throws in a few quality-of-life improvements, notably BLTouch-powered automatic bed leveling, which blazes through normally fiddly calibration. It also features a quality removable tempered glass plate, filament runout sensor, and a sharp 4.3&#8243; touchscreen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond these, the Ender 5 Plus is a functional printer much like the Ender 3, with few extra bells and whistles. A possible downside for some but a genuine benefit for others as the Ender 5 Plus offers a solid foundation ripe for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/ender-5-plus-upgrades\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15956\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7558\">upgrades<\/a> and tinkering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All-metal extruder, direct drive system, enclosure, mainboard, all-metal hot end, and countless 3D printed upgrades are all possible add-ons to transform a solid printer into an exceptional one capable of handling all manner of exotic and abrasive filaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some mods are more daunting than others, but the Ender 5 Plus popularity means there&#8217;s an in-depth guide, tutorial, and video available for every upgrade to walk you through every step, courtesy of an engaged and active community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-background-color has-background\">Best FDM 3D Printer For $1000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-prusa-i3-mk3s\">Prusa i3 MK3S+<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> $749 as a kit &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/original-prusa-i3-mk3s-kit-original-prusa-3d-printers-directly-from-josef-prusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7559\" data-lasso-name=\"Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit\">Available on the Prusa store here<\/a> \/ $999 fully assembled &#8212; <a 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7560\">Available on the Prusa store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 250 x 210 x 200 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Prusa-i3-MKS2-Best-3D-Printer.jpg\" alt=\"prusa i3 best 3d printer\" class=\"wp-image-1708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Prusa-i3-MKS2-Best-3D-Printer.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Prusa-i3-MKS2-Best-3D-Printer-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"> The Prusa i3 models are some of the best 3D printers ever made. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-200dc5ac gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-54bac5e7 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-009f78c4 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-009f78c4 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0171d319 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-797a3546 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\">One of the world\u2019s most reliable and durable 3D printers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3c9bb961 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\">Comes with auto-levelling and many other features that save you time and hassle. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-36d384a4 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\">Upgradable with MMU kit to print 5 colors of filament at once.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-30baa959 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-30baa959 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-baeff38a gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a1faf7ee 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 (you can buy the pre-built version for $200 more instead) <\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Literally the gold standard of desktop FDM kits, Josef Prusa has sold over 100,000 of his 3D printers over the years. Known as the premier 3D printer to emerge from the RepRap movement, the Prusa i3 MK3S+ is packed with features that make it a great 3D printer for both makers as well as businesses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MK3S+, released at the tail end of 2020, features a number of small yet beneficial improvements over the MK3S. The new SuperPINDA probe allows for fully-automatic mesh bed leveling, with other improvements including easier to mount bearings on the Y-axis that provide better support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get there bed surface options for spring steel sheets &#8211; smooth, textured or satin &#8211; covering various different material printing and making finished prints easier to remove than ever. The Prusa can print almost anything, with an extruder temperature up to 300\u00b0C possible &#8212; so even filaments like Polycarbonate are no issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to print multi-color parts, you can upgrade your Prusa i3 MK3S+ with Prusa&#8217;s multi-material upgrade 2.0 kit, allowing you to print five colors or materials simultaneously, for $300. Moreover, the high-quality Bondtech gears and E3D nozzle within their custom-designed extruder make for great quality prints as well as top workhorse-like reliability. It&#8217;s also a fast 3D printer, able to travel and print up to 200mm\/s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>You can purchase the <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.prusa3d.com\/scripts\/x0vc19?a_aid=3dsourced&amp;desturl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.prusa3d.com%2Foriginal-prusa-i3-multi-material-2-0%2F&amp;a_cid=11111111&amp;chan=code3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7561\">Multi Material Upgrade Kit here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy your own Prusa 3D printer online for $999 for a ready-made printer, or save a couple of hundred dollars and assemble it yourself. Overall, it&#8217;s one of the top 3D printers for $1,000, and one of the best 3D printer kits around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-background-color has-background\">Best Dual Extruders Under $1000<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sovol SV04: Best Low-cost IDEX 3D Printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: $539<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/sv04-idex-3d-printer-300-x-300-x-400-mm-auto-leveling-silent-board\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7562\" data-lasso-name=\"Sovol SV04 IDEX 3D Printer\">Available at Sovol store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 300 x 300 x 400 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sovol-SV04.jpeg\" alt=\"Sovol SV04\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-92b0747d gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-d8f06192 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-8f95011b gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8f95011b gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dafc21e5 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9457aea8 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\">Best low-cost IDEX printer for the price (the Sovol SV02 is cheaper, but isn&#8217;t fully IDEX).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-393b1b38 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\">Very large build volume due to open print area (but lacks an enclosure). <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9e886464 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\">Performed very well in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/sovol-sv04\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"15224\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23729\">hands-on test<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-32f704df gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-32f704df gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-12016150 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-17de1a97 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\">Open air printer requires either an enclosure or avoiding ABS\/Nylon\/PC. <\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/dual-extruder-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"365\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23730\">best dual extruder 3D printer<\/a>, and don\u2019t want to pay more than a thousand bucks, then there\u2019s only two games in town: the Sovol SV04 and the Flashforge Creator Pro 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main difference is the Sovol SV04\u2019s much larger build volume: it\u2019s the same as the Creality CR-10, at 300 x 300 x 400 mm. This lets you print large objects with multi-colors, or even two fairly large models at the time using the IDEX dual extrusion features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We tested the Sovol SV04 for a few days while reviewing it, and managed to print some really cool multi-colored 3D prints like the frog and cube shown below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-1 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"16059\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sovol-SV04-Multi-Color-Print-Test-Review.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sovol-SV04-Multi-Color-Print-Test-Review.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sovol-SV04-Multi-Color-Print-Test-Review-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sovol-SV04-Multi-Color-Print-Test-Review-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-id=\"16060\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sovol-SV04-Cube-Print-2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sovol-SV04-Cube-Print-2.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sovol-SV04-Cube-Print-2-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Sovol-SV04-Cube-Print-2-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We also printed some great plant pots for some flowers and a cactus using the Copy Mode feature, with each extruder printing a plant pot simultaneously for double the productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Sovol-SV04-IDEX-Mirror-Mode-Multi-Color-Prints.jpeg\" alt=\"Sovol SV04 Copy Mode plant pots 3D printed simultaneously\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>To be short: if you want a dual extruder 3D printer with a large build volume that works well, go for the Sovol SV04. The IDEX is a really handy addition (the Sovol SV02 isn\u2019t IDEX) for quickly making multiple parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you don\u2019t mind having the smaller build volume, and instead prefer the enclosed build chamber to better print materials like ABS and Nylon, then go for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-creator-pro-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7563\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Creator Pro 2\">Flashforge Creator Pro 2.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-flashforge-creator-pro-2-creator-max-2\">Flashforge Creator Pro 2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/flashforge-creator-pro-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7564\" data-lasso-name=\"Flashforge Creator Pro 2\">Check price 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&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=ad4d28c6bba879149002e04692b9c151\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7565\">Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 200 x 145 x 150 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Flashforge-Creator-Pro-2.jpg\" alt=\"flashforge creator pro 2\" class=\"wp-image-7753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Flashforge-Creator-Pro-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Flashforge-Creator-Pro-2-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Flashforge-Creator-Pro-2-768x403.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0df3518c gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-cc4dcf16 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e3532eb6 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e3532eb6 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c6e2457d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f943d82f 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\">Best enclosed IDEX printer for the price (and best under $1000).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0301fe80 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\">Ideal for printing multiple parts simultaneously using Mirror Mode functions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-98e6c406 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-98e6c406 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6c082405 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-68908135 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 like Sovol SV04 that don&#8217;t have an enclosure.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Flashforge Creator Pro 2 is one of the best desktop 3D printers on the market for dual extrusion. This makes the Flashforge Creator Pro ideal for low-cost multi-material or color printing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Creator Pro 2&#8217;s main upgrade on the original Creator Pro is it now features an IDEX 3D printer system, meaning that the two extruders can move independently on the Y-axis rather than being locked together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This opens up possibilities for both duplication 3D printing (printing two identical parts at the same time), and mirror modes (printing mirrored parts like two opposing shoe soles), greatly improving efficiency. This comes at the cost of some X-axis size, down to 200mm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Creator Pro 2 is an accurate 3D printer, with a minimum layer height of 0.05mm. Its closest alternative is the Sovol SV04, a similar-priced IDEX printer, but whereas the Sovol has a larger build volume, the Creator Pro has a sturdily built enclosure for better heat control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall, it&#8217;s another terrific 3D printer, and a safe and reliable printer for the price.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"h-best-mid-range-3d-printers-under-3-000-1-000-3-000-range\">Best 3-in-1 3D Printer, CNC and Laser<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-12-snapmaker-2-0-best-3d-printer-that-can-also-cnc-and-laser-engrave\">Snapmaker 2.0 AT (A250T and A350T): Best 3-in-1 3D Printer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: $1,199 to $1,799<\/strong> &#8212; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/snapmaker-2-0-modular-3-in-1-3d-printer-a350t-a250t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7567\" data-lasso-name=\"Snapmaker 2.0 Modular 3 in 1 3D Printer A350T\/A250T\">Best price on Snapmaker 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=snapmaker&amp;index=aps&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;linkCode=xm2&amp;linkId=4647d87f23a51d7823af95b6e119a18e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7568\">Also Available on Amazon here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volumes:<\/strong> up to 320 x 350 x 330 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Snapmaker-2.0-2.jpg\" alt=\"the sizing options of the snapmaker 2.0 range\" class=\"wp-image-9034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Snapmaker-2.0-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Snapmaker-2.0-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Snapmaker-2.0-2-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The three sizes of the Snapmaker 2.0 options.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4e41c340 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-27d65fbf gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-d97fa40f gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d97fa40f gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b306dacd gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-97c1573d 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\">The best all in 1 3D printer around. No other machine can 3D print, CNC cut, and laser cut anywhere near as good.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7b63ec8b 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\">Performed excellently in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printer-reviews\/snapmaker-2-0-3d-printer-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"23731\">Snapmaker 3D printer review<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-de3a81dc 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\">Optional add-ons I bought were also great, including the 4-axis rotary module for engraving round objects, and the high-power 10W laser head for cutting thicker acrylic and wood.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-e1ee7e41 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e1ee7e41 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-dc248590 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c4712e35 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\">If you have the money, consider upgrading to the new Snapmaker Artisan, which also has dual extrusion capabilities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Snapmaker manufacture the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-3-in-1-3d-printer-laser-engraver-cnc\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5607\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"35262\">best 3-in-1 3D printers<\/a>, and you can easily switch the extruder module out and switch in the CNC carver, or the laser engraver module in just a few minutes and get working.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3D printer module stands on its own as high-quality \u2013 we were surprised by just how reliable, accurate, and effective it was when we tested it. It doesn\u2019t feel like you lose anything on the 3D printing side when you add on the other options. The metal structure and linear rails are sturdy, retaining precision even on the largest A350T we tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can 3D print all major hobbyist filaments like PLA, flexible filaments like TPU, and ABS. The smartphone-shaped touchscreen makes it really easy to operate, and the WiFi connectivity saves you hassle from constantly plugging in SD cards or USBs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get a range of premium features &#8212; auto-leveling, filament run-out detection, dynamic print speeds via the intelligent software &#8211;generally making your 3D printing experience more pleasant and productive.<\/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\/2022\/05\/Snapmaker-Vase-3D-print.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snapmaker-Vase-3D-print.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snapmaker-Vase-3D-print-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snapmaker-Vase-3D-print-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The 3D printer head accurately printed the precise details of this vase.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By default you get the weaker 1600mW cutting module which we still managed to laser engrave with nicely, as well as cutting through thin and soft wood (though it takes a lot longer than specialized lasers). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you can purchase the 10W high power laser for an extra $399, which can engrave anodized aluminum (check out our wolf engraving below), and comfortably cut through acrylic and wood \u2013 we cut out an entire rhino puzzle from black acrylic in under 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-3 wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" data-id=\"16028\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snapmaker-2.0-10W-Laser-Engraving-Metal.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snapmaker-2.0-10W-Laser-Engraving-Metal.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snapmaker-2.0-10W-Laser-Engraving-Metal-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Snapmaker-2.0-10W-Laser-Engraving-Metal-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" data-id=\"16030\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cutting-acrylic-with-Snapmaker-10W-Laser-Module-300x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16030\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cutting-acrylic-with-Snapmaker-10W-Laser-Module-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cutting-acrylic-with-Snapmaker-10W-Laser-Module-768x384.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Cutting-acrylic-with-Snapmaker-10W-Laser-Module.jpeg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can carve soft and hard woods, as well as carbon fiber sheets and acrylics. We also used the 4-axis CNC module to carve chess pieces from epoxy blocks, and the bit can comfortably carve most woods and similar materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We cut chess pieces using the v-bit carver, and the 4-axis rotary module add-on (this costs an extra few hundred bucks though) which lets you carve into cylindrical blocks like a lathe to create detailed characters. Snapmaker Luban software handles the four axes well, and it\u2019s a very well-designed software and slicer generally (vs buggier 3D software like Revopoint\u2019s RevoScan).<\/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\/12\/Snapmaker-4-axis-CNC-carved-lion.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Snapmaker-4-axis-CNC-carved-lion.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Snapmaker-4-axis-CNC-carved-lion-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Snapmaker-4-axis-CNC-carved-lion-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A lion the Snapmaker CNC toolhead carved. We also carved a knight chess piece that came out smoothly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to engrave contrasting images, you can use the laser engraver. It can engrave on woods, as well as leather, fabrics and acrylic. We engraved a few cylinder-shaped blocks to test the 4-axis engraving module, as well as using the laser cutter to cut through a thin piece of wood to make this gift box.<\/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\/12\/Snapmaker-2.0-Laser-Cutter-Wood-Box.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Snapmaker-2.0-Laser-Cutter-Wood-Box.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Snapmaker-2.0-Laser-Cutter-Wood-Box-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Snapmaker-2.0-Laser-Cutter-Wood-Box-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend also purchasing the enclosure to improve your printing experience and keeping you safer \u2014 and you may want to also pick up some extras for CNC. Their wide range of extras and goodies are on their site, <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/2LDodOm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7571\">which you can visit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re considering the newest A250T or A350T vs the standard Snapmaker 2.0, the newer version is upgraded for a faster and quieter 3D printing experience generally, with a newly designed 3D printing module as well as more intelligent fan speed adjustments and a more powerful power module. There\u2019s even rumors of a dual extruder module coming soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see more Snapmaker models in our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/snapmaker-j1-vs-artisan-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"29398\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"39234\">comparing Snapmaker 2.0, Snapmaker J1, and Snapmaker Artisan<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-background-color has-background\">Best Professional Resin Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-prusa-sl1s-speed\">Prusa SL1S Speed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price: $1,999<\/strong> \u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/shop.prusa3d.com\/en\/3d-printers\/717-original-prusa-sl1s-speed-3d-printer.html#_ga=2.184307168.714719411.1628503336-973645532.1610554386&amp;a_aid=3dsourced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7572\">Available on Prusa Store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume<\/strong>: 127 x 80 x 150 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-SL1S-Speed.jpeg\" alt=\"prusa sl1s speed\" class=\"wp-image-10886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Prusa-SL1S-Speed.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Prusa-SL1S-Speed-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Prusa-SL1S-Speed-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-07021f3e gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-101bdafc gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1c884c50 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1c884c50 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ab0ddbba gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-58a0e817 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\">Significantly upgraded on the previous SL1S: 25% larger build volume and significantly faster.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6d6a704c 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\">Super fast: 1.4s\/layer curing times, and maintains extremely high quality resin prints.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-db7155de gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-db7155de gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5897df40 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-37aff7f6 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\">Begins to get into commercial 3D printing price ranges. Less suitable for beginners than Anycubic or Elegoo printers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The SL1S Speed is an upgrade on the original SL1, featuring 25% larger build volume, even more improvements to part quality, and more speed than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the fastest resin printers around, the SL1S Speed cures layers in 1.4 seconds, and can fill the entire 150mm-high build chamber in just 3 hours. The high-resolution mono 5.96-inch LCD panel accurately cures layers of resin with the UV LED array, with even very small parts retaining their quality and intricacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another major benefit is Prusa\u2019s commitment to open source \u2014 with the SL1S being one of the only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/open-source-3d-printer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3913\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"35263\">open source SLA 3D printers<\/a>. It&#8217;s compatible with third-party resins, though Prusa also sell their own high-quality materials. And being a Prusa 3D printer, naturally it\u2019s reliable and durable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend you also pick up Prusa\u2019s wash and cure machine for post-processing your resin models. It washes, dries and cures your prints after the printing process, and costs an additional $599.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-19-formlabs-form-3\">Formlabs Form 3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\"><strong>Price: $3,499<\/strong> &#8212; <\/span><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/3d-printers\/form-3.shtml?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7573\">Available on Dynamism Store here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 145 x 145 x 185 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/2022\/06\/Form-3-Formlabs.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17309\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Form-3-Formlabs.jpeg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Form-3-Formlabs-300x150.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Form-3-Formlabs-768x384.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-77702fc9 gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-6607e009 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-36e5d0dc gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-36e5d0dc gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-62f43771 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0e7b8548 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\">Gold standard in desktop resin 3D printing.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-224e2eae 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\">Extremely fine details and precision: ideal for jewelry, prototyping, dentistry, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-63bf8063 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-63bf8063 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-c92e019e gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5122d2a3 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 area &#8211; so less suited for larger models such as for architectural mockups.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Retailing at $3,499, Formlabs&#8217; Form 3 has become <strong><em>the<\/em><\/strong> <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" data-lasso-id=\"7574\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/resin-dlp-sla-3d-printer-stereolithography\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">resin 3D printer<\/a>. It&#8217;s popular in both the dental and 3D printed jewelry markets due to its tremendous accuracy and for being significantly faster than traditional methods. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The upgraded Form 3 has a number of improvements on the Form 2, including new LFS technologies and what Formlabs call a new Light Processing Unit which improves the surface finish of prints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/3d-printers\/form-3b.shtml?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7575\">The Formlabs 3B can also be purchased here<\/a> \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/3d-printers\/form-3l.shtml?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7576\">The Formlabs 3L can also be purchased here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The build volume hasn&#8217;t drastically increased in the newer Form 3 (just 10mm taller Z axis), but it now boasts incredible 25 micron accuracy. You can buy Formlabs resins, or there are a number of third-party resins compatible with the Form 3 which we&#8217;ve linked below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>For Formlabs official resin: <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/38d2pis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7577\">you can buy 1 liter here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For third-party resins (may result in loss of quality of print): <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3aiz2gj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7578\">1 liter here for significantly cheaper<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2RlAQN9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7579\">or 500ml here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-2-background-color has-background\" id=\"h-best-3d-printer-under-5-000-3000-5000-range\">Best Professional FDM Printers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-18-ultimaker-s3\">Ultimaker S3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\"><strong>Price: $4,080<\/strong> &#8212;<\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3);\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/31OOuMz\" data-lasso-id=\"7580\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <\/a><a style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/ultimaker-s3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7581\" data-lasso-name=\"Ultimaker S3\">Available on Dynamism Store here<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\"> \/ <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/store\/l\/ultimaker-s3-3d-printer-fully-assembled\/sk\/ML4VUQ39?aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7582\">Available on Matterhackers here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 230 x 190 x 200 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ultimaker-s3-best-3D-printer.jpg\" alt=\"ultimaker s3 best 3d printer\" class=\"wp-image-7942\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ultimaker-s3-best-3D-printer.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ultimaker-s3-best-3D-printer-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Ultimaker-s3-best-3D-printer-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8df6f84f gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-6cb94aa9 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-82de0942 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-82de0942 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ba2da3e6 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4d22c6d5 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\">Fantastic precision: 20-micron minimum layer height.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d14285a4 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: can print two materials in one job, or two colors of the same filament material.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1122cf41 gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1122cf41 gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2c1d4bac gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ed6e6d83 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\">Price and lack of speed makes it best for low-volume prototyping, but this doesn&#8217;t suit everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Dutch manufacturer Ultimaker have released some of the best 3D printers of the last few years. With a dual extruder and accuracy up to 20 microns, the Ultimaker S3 is a great 3D printer for rapid prototyping, and is used by small businesses, designers, and makers worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, the Ultimaker S3 has a very decent 230 x 190 x 200 mm build volume, and includes a built-in camera for remotely monitoring your prints. You can connect to the printer via WiFi, USB or Ethernet very simply. Moreover, the Ultimaker S3 has an auto-leveling system for prints to make sure printing goes smoothly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the best 3D printer in terms of accuracy, ease of use, and equipment, and don&#8217;t mind spending upwards of $4,000, the Ultimaker S3 is the printer for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-21-ultimaker-s5\">Ultimaker S5<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\"><strong>Price: $5,995<\/strong> &#8212; <\/span><a aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dynamism.com\/3d-printers\/ultimaker-s5.shtml?aff=4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7583\">Available on Dynamism Store here<\/a><span style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3); color: var(--contrast);\"> \/ <\/span><a style=\"font-size: inherit; background-color: var(--base-3);\" href=\"https:\/\/www.matterhackers.com\/s\/store?q=ultimaker%20s5&amp;aff=7512\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7584\">Available on Matterhackers here<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Build volume:<\/strong> 330 x 240 x 300 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ultimaker-S5-Best-3D-printer-1.jpg\" alt=\"ultimaker s5 best 3d printer\" class=\"wp-image-1719\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ultimaker-S5-Best-3D-printer-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Ultimaker-S5-Best-3D-printer-1-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4354e41c gb-container-3613bd9f\" id=\"pros-cons-pattern\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-1d1998c5 gb-grid-wrapper-dab919b5\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-1980e543 gb-grid-column-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1980e543 gb-container-ce5dd51d\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4329027d gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-b9092694 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\">Excellent, best-in-class precision and accuracy<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3e5e8bf2 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\">Fits well into a commercial workflow: Ultimaker offer software products for industrial needs and 3D printer factories.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-a64c23ef gb-grid-column-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-a64c23ef gb-container-b97ad919\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-36072f87 gb-headline-text gb-headline-a7803bff\">Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2f4140be 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\">If you&#8217;re looking for a larger 3D printer, there are far larger options out there for less money.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Compared with the excellent S3, the S5 is more expensive, moving away from the desktop 3D printer price range, but features a number of improvements and new features designed to make the Ultimaker S5 a more viable manufacturing method for prototypes and small batch production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Featuring a larger 330 x 240 x 300 mm maximum build size, this is certainly an advantage over the Ultimaker 3. This makes it a better 3D printer for larger prototypes, shown as the Ultimaker S5 has already been used in companies such as Volkswagen. Ultimaker have earned a tremendous reputation over the years for creating great machines, and we feel the S5 is no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Buyer\u2019s Guide &#8211; Things to Consider When Buying a 3D Printer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which type of 3D printer do you want? And which materials do you want to print?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Different technologies do different things. For accurate minis for D&amp;D, go for a resin 3D printer (MSLA \/ LCD) &#8211; they can print with much finer resolutions and smoother surface areas. But for a simpler setup and generally more relaxed experience (no curing, no chemicals) with stronger prints, go for an FDM printer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within this, you need to decide which material \u2013 filament or resin \u2013 best suits your needs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many PLA filament works just fine as it doesn\u2019t really warp, doesn\u2019t require a heated bed or enclosure (but is still good if you have the choice), comes in a wide variety of colors and blends (even conductive, or glow in the dark!), and it\u2019s cheap. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ABS is tougher despite being just as cheap, and still comes in a wide range of colors &#8211; but it can warp and crack if not printed under the right conditions, and requires a heated bed and chamber. Some consider PETG to be a happy medium: it\u2019s great for adhesion and super tough &#8211; but its stickiness makes it difficult to print overhangs and supports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For resins, you don\u2019t have the same range of options as you would with FDM, in materials or colors. There are a few color options, but most use standard resins \u2013 though companies like Formlabs have developed dental, jewelry casting, tough ABS-like resins, and a few other types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What size models do you want to print?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t waste your money on an enormous 3D printer if you just want to print miniatures, but also don\u2019t skimp on a smaller machine if you want to print huge cosplay swords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about what you want to print right now &#8211; and what you might want to print in the future. With good 3D printers starting in the $300 price range, it can be an expensive decision to get wrong. Also consider the size of your workspace &#8211; 3D printers are deceptively big and you need to make sure it\u2019ll fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, resin 3D printers typically have smaller build volumes than FDM printers, so if size matters, go FDM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do you want to 3D print generally?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond size, think about exactly what you want to 3D print for your projects. If you\u2019re not as fussed about perfect quality, go for a printer with high top speeds (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/delta-3d-printer\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3486\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7585\">delta 3D printers<\/a> are generally better for this) &#8211; especially if you\u2019re printing cubes and similar shapes that don\u2019t have details.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, if you want high-resolution, pick printers that can handle lower layer heights and take smaller nozzle sizes &#8211; or resin printers with the most precise XY resolutions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For high-temperature filaments, either get an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/best-enclosed-3d-printer-enclosure\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"6731\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7586\">enclosed 3D printer<\/a> like the Creator Pro 2, or buy an enclosure for your printer &#8211; Creality sell their own enclosures, and there are popular DIY projects for the Prusa and other best-selling printers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to print PC, Nylon, carbon-fiber mixes, and other abrasive blends, you\u2019ll need a printer with a hot end that can handle these temperatures &#8211; either go for a Prusa or higher-spec printer, or buy a hot end upgrade kit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you want to print flexible filaments like TPU, opt for a 3D printer that\u2019s either a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dsourced.com\/3d-printers\/direct-drive-3d-printers\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"11156\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"7587\">direct drive 3D printer<\/a>, or has a direct drive kit like the Ender 3 range \u2013 though while you can use a Bowden extruder, it requires a lot more oversight to prevent issues coming up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you want an easy 3D printing experience?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While you shouldn\u2019t be discouraged if you\u2019re a beginner, we recommend you pick 3D printers with features such as auto-leveling, WiFi connectivity, filament run-out sensors and print resume functions, and easy-to-use software and touchscreens to save you hassle if you\u2019re newer or less technical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-leveling is a nice extra that saves you manually re-leveling the printer every few prints, and should guarantee you crisp prints rather than janky blemish-full messes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WiFi connectivity saves you from taking SD cards back and forth from your laptop to your 3D printer for every print, and is generally a nice addition to have that boosts print productivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Filament run-out sensors and print resume features (in case of a power cut or similar) are fairly ubiquitous now &#8211; even most entry-level 3D printers have them. But they can be a lifesaver, especially if you lose power during the latter stages of a 24-hour or longer print of a large prototype or cosplay costume piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For easy-to-use software, Cura should have you covered for the slicer, but some 3D printers have more intuitive interfaces than others. Most now have touchscreens (though turnable knobs on printers like the Enders and Prusas are fine), and we particularly liked the Snapmaker\u2019s easy-to-use touchscreen interface and design.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Go for a trusted brand and model if buying on the cheap side<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are hordes of low-cost 3D printers in the $160-$300 range. Most aren\u2019t that reliable, and we recommend sticking with FDM kits like the Ender 3 range, Anycubic entry-level printers, and Elegoo or Anycubic resin printers for lower price printers that actually work well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last thing you want to do is get burned and left with an expensive brick. Opt for a highly-reputed printer with large communities and active forums, in case you run into trouble &#8211; we recommend these here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do you want to print in multiple colors?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For fully multi-colored prints &#8211; as in, colored by the pixel (or voxel in 3D) &#8211; you\u2019re going to struggle. XYZ made a full-color 3D printer a few years back but the colors looked washed out and it cost $3,500.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you can get multi-color prints from a few other ways. You can pick a dual extruder 3D printer and print with two colors, or use a filament splicer like a Palette to print with up to four different colors simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Color options for resin LCD or MSLA printers are very limited, unfortunately. To get multi-color resin prints, you mostly need to rely on post-processing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-9f633052 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-block-697250e6\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\">Which are the best 3D printer brands?<\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><span><p>The best 3D printer brands for low-cost printers include Creality, Prusa, Anycubic and Elegoo for FDM and LCD printers.&nbsp;<br><br>For mid-range 3D printers, Prusa make the fantastic i3 MK3S+, and other brands such as Flashforge, Dremel, Qidi Tech, Formlabs, Ultimaker, Makerbot and Raise3D are highly-reputed.&nbsp;<br><br>In professional ($10,000+ price ranges) 3D printing, brands like Markforged, Desktop Metal, Carbon 3D, Stratasys and 3D Systems are widely adopted.<\/p><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-block-5a724139\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-child__wrapper\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-item\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\">Which is the best 3D printer right now?<\/span><\/div><div 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