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 Mingda MD-16. Features we like:

• - Sturdy metal frame
• - 3.5" touchscreen display

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

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

Weedo M2 features we like:

• - Removable bed
• - Built-in air filter

This is the Monoprice Maker Ultimate. Features we like:

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

• - Resume option (power failure recovery)
• - Filament runout detection
• - Easy to assemble (only takes a few minutes)
• - Big build volume
• - 32-bit board with Allegro A5984 drivers

SOOWAY SW 200 features we like:

• - Filament sensor detects when your filament is running out
• - Heated bed with PEI surface

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 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.

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

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

This is the only CoreXY kit in the list. The CoreXY configuration enables you to print at high speed, but the CoreXY belt structure can be difficult to calibrate.

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

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

This version of the MP Mini Deluxe has a built-in LCD touchscreen. The Monoprice MP Mini Deluxe has a built-in slicer and can print with high detail (down to 20 Microns).