40 Affordable 3D Printers Under $500 USD

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

• - Open source
• - Ability to resume print after power outage

This is the Creality Ender 4. Features we like:

• - Auto bed leveling
• - Sturdy frame
• - Filament runout detection
• - Laser engraving

ADIMLab Gantry features we like:

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

Creality 3D is known for their massive, high quality 3D printer kits. The CR-10 was the best selling kit of 2017. This is the DIY Kit version, there’s also a semi-assembled version which takes about 20 minutes to setup.

This is the TEVO Flash. There are multiple versions of the Flash available. This is the DIY (50% assembled) version with manual bed leveling. There's also a semi-assembled version (98% assembled) available with automatic bed leveling.

• - (Knock-off) volcano nozzle
• - (Knock-off) titan extruder
• - Glass-ceramic print surface

With its touch screen display, auto resume feature and auto bed leveling, the Anycubic i3 Mega is one of the more user friendly 3D printers in its price range.

The Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus V2.0 now has automatic bed leveling, a special print surface for better adhesion and a touchscreen display. Biggest disadvantage is that the software seems to be compatible with Windows & Linux only.

• - Removable magnetic flexible print surface
• - Comes with auto bed leveling but the knobs for manual leveling are still there
• – Resume capabilities (to resume printing after a power outage)

This is the FlyingBear Ghost. Features we like:

• - Sturdy metal frame
• - Connect via Wi-Fi
• - Full color touch screen display
• - Comes with acrylic enclosure
• - Print recovery feature (continue printing after power outage)

• - Easy to assemble
• - Full color touch screen display

• - Resume capabilities (to resume printing after a power outage)
• - Self-adhesive print bed

The TEVO Tornado comes with a Bowden style knock-off Titan extruder with improved hot end design and is able to print with an accuracy of 50 Microns. The rigid full metal frame makes this 3D printer very stable.

This is the Monoprice MP Voxel. Features we like:

• - Pre-assembled and fully enclosed
• - Connect via Wi-Fi
• - Quick nozzle swap feature

• - Removable and bendable build plate
• - Touch screen display

This is the Wanhao D4S. Features we like:

• - Rigid and sturdy frame
• - Dual extruders
• - Side panels and detachable hood included

The touchscreen display and Wi-Fi connectivity of the FlashForge Finder make it easy to use. This is one of the quietest 3D printers available and is suitable for classrooms and offices.

Weedo M2 features we like:

• - Removable bed
• - Built-in air filter

This is the Creality CR-2020. Features we like:

• - Rigid aluminum frame
• - Fully assembled / plug & play
• - Power turns off when print is finished
• - Filament runout detection

The Monoprice Mini Delta is a fully assembled delta 3D printer with a tiny footprint and mini build volume. It has an automatic calibration feature and a wide range of connectivity options.

The Athorbot basically has 4 print modes. Single material / color, two materials / colors and also a mode where it mixes colors to get a gradient like effect.

It comes semi-assembled but it only takes a few minutes to assemble.

• - Sturdy metal frame
• - 2 in 1 mix extruder