Finding the “Best 3D Printer” can be overwhelming and really depends on your personal needs. We put together this buyers guide to help you find the best 3D printer for you. This guide has 8 categories and each category has a no. 1, the best 3D printer.
“What is the best 3D Printer?” is one of the most common questions we get here at 3DPrinting.com. It’s a difficult question and it has multiple answers because there are at least seven different 3D printing technologies & processes. Within these processes there numerous different brands, models, types, etc. Long story short: you can’t just pick 1 best 3D printer.
And so, it really comes down to your personal needs. Looking for a huge build volume? Fast print speed? High detail? Mechanical strength?
We’ve used our own experience and the experience of our network of experts to create this top 8. These are the best 3D printers to buy in 2018.
We constantly update this list, so you can always check back to find out what the best 3D printers in each category are.
Bernie Lobb says
A very interesting list which certainly opened my eyes as to the direction and limits that are available.
It might have been interesting to see a section on 3D printers that can 3D print buildings. I am certainly interested to see what is currently available (not that I want to buy one!) And what the future may hold for housing.
Gerald Berchald says
Where’s Fusion3’s F400 in this mix? Crazy to leave it out and give Raise3D the trophy. The F400 is faster, better print quality, more reliable, and a killer 2 year warranty and real LIVE customer support.
Peter says
The Raise3D N2 Plus is first in the sub-category ‘large format desktop 3D printers’ – F400’s build envelop is not big enough to be part of this category
Daniel says
…not to mention the price, and most importantly “availability”.
At 4,500 US plus extras that you will have to eventually buy, it’s not exactly starting business friendly.
Akshay says
This is a great list of 3d printers. I am a beginner and want to get a 3d printer which is easy to use and yes is affordable, maybe under $500. I am on the same side confused which one to get because I don’t want to spoil my first impressions on this kinda printer. Can you help me decide? By the way, Tronxy X5S looks good to me… is it really great for a beginner?
Thanks!
Peter Strikwerda says
Hi Akshay! The Tronxy X5S is not a 3D printer for a beginner.
Zeeshan Riaz says
Dear all,
I am kind a confused. I have two requirements. One is for metal printing.
Dimension, I want to print is 150mm x 300mm. Manufacturing tolerance 0.05 mm. Material is brass or aluminium.
My second requirement is bigger and material is ABS, nylon, PU, PE etc and dimensions are 6″ * 6″ * 8″
Resolution in this case is 100 micron. Cud any one suggest me cheap and good solutions
simonhong says
I’d recommend Dobot Mooz to you, it can meet your requirement.
Nandini says
Which one is best
Dhruv says
I have two requirements:
– Must have a build volume of at least 325 W 325 L 120 H
– Must be under $2000 USD
Any suggestions?
Peter Strikwerda says
For instance:
Alfawise U10
Tronxy X3S
He3D 500
Creality CR 10 (500mm)
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