Affordable 3D Printers – $250 to $500 USD

This is the Flashforge Adventurer 3. Features we like:

• - Heats up fast - within 50 seconds to 200°C (392°F)
• - Low operating sound - perfect for in the office / workspace
• - Quick nozzle switch system
• - Flexible and removable print bed

This is the FlashForge Adventurer 3 Lite. The only difference in comparison to the Adventurer 3 is that this Lite version doesn't come with a built-in camera. Features we like:

• - Heats up fast - within 50 seconds to 200°C (392°F)
• - Low operating sound - perfect for in the office
• - Quick nozzle switch system
• - Flexible and removable print bed

Anycubic 4Max Pro features we like:

• - Fully assembled, plug and play machine
• - Resume after power outage
• - Filament runout detection
• - Adhesive bed coating

This is the Qidi Tech X-Smart. Features we like:

• - Removable and bendable build plate
• - Closed print chamber
• - Touch screen display

This is the Monoprice Maker Ultimate. Features we like:

• - Sturdy metal frame
• - Fully assembled / plug & play
• - High resolution

Anycubic Predator Delta features we like:

• - Sturdy frame
• - Touch screen
• - Flying extruder
• - Automatic bed leveling
• - Filament sensor
• - Resume printing after power outage

Anycubic i3 Mega-S features we like:

• - Filament runout detection
• - Auto resume feature (in case of a power failure)
• - Full color touch screen display

ADIMLab Gantry features we like:

• - Dual y and z-axis rails
• - Easy to assemble

This is the TEVO Nereus. Features we like:

• - Magnetic removable print surface
• - Full color touch screen
• - MKS Robin Nano board

This is Geeetech's A30. Features we like:

• - Easy to assemble and large build volume
• - Detects when you're running out of filament
• - Can resume a print after a power outage
• - Has a touch screen display

This is the FLSUN QQ-S Delta 3D printer. It comes 90% pre-assembled and is easy to assemble. Features we like:

• - Low operating sound (50 dB)
• - Automatic bed leveling
• - Lattice glass print surface
• - Control via Wi-Fi & app
• - Resume option (power failure recovery)

The CR 10S is a semi-assembled 3D printer developed by Creality 3D, a Chinese manufacturer. It’s easy to assemble, has a large build volume and has a dual Z axis lead screw.

This is Geeetech's A20. Features we like:

• - Filament runout detection
• - Can resume a print after a power outage
• - Open source control board

Imergine Opus 200S features we like:

• - Low operating sound
• - Powerful cooling setup
• - Enclosure side panels optional

This is the Creality Ender 3 Pro. It's the upgraded version of the popular Creality Ender 3. It comes with an improved removable print bed and certified MeanWell power supply. Features we like:

• - Magnetic, removable bed with adhesive print surface sticker
• - MK-10 Extruder
• - Open source
• - Ability to resume print after power outage

Tiertime Cetus MK2 features we like:

• - Comes with 3 nozzle options with preset print profiles
• - Print bed with adhesive surface

Features we like about the He3D K280:

• - Fully automatic leveling
• - Massive build volume

FLSUN's F3 has two extruders. Features we like:

• - Sturdy aluminum frame
• - Touchscreen display

Tronxy X5S 2E features we like:

• - Mix color 2 in 1 out feature
• - Sturdy metal frame

This is Geeetech's A20M. It has a 2-in-1 out mix extruder. Features we like:

• - Mix extruder
• - Detects when you're running out of filament
• - Can resume a print after a power outage
• - Adhesive print surface coating

This is Geeetech's A10M. It has a 2-in-1 out mix extruder. Features we like:

• - Mix extruder
• - Detects when you're running out of filament
• - Can resume a print after a power outage
• - Adhesive print surface coating

This is the Anycubic Photon S.

Features:

• - 2k screen lcd
• - 2.8" touchscreen display

ELEGOO Mars features we like:

• - The slicing software allows you to hollow out your 3D model and therefore use less resin
• - Easy bed leveling

Anycubic Photon's features we like:

• - Simple bed leveling system.
• - 25W UV light source
• - 2.8" touchscreen display

The Creality LD-001 is a small DLP printer. It has a 3.5" color touch screen display and can be operated via both USB and Wi-Fi.

The Anet N4 is a small resin 3D printer. Features we like:

• - Built-in slicer has a 3D model repair feature and honeycomb infill setting
• - Removable print bed and resin vat