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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

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Best 3D Printers 2026: Buyer’s Guide

Twenty printers tested and ranked, from $169 to the H2D.

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Filament

  • Best PETG filament
  • Best PLA filament
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  • Best ABS and ASA filament
  • Engineering filaments
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  • Flexible filaments
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Resin

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  • Tough and ABS-like
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Best Filament Dryers (2026 Guide)

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Best Filament Dryers (2026 Guide)

Wet filament causes most failed prints; the fix costs less than a spool.

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  • Small objects
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  • Scan with your phone
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  • Scanning service vs buying

Reviews

  • Revopoint MetroY Pro
  • Revopoint Inspire 2
  • Revopoint Trackit
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3D Scanners 2026: The Complete Buying Guide

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3D Scanners 2026: The Complete Buying Guide

Nineteen scanners from $400 to $40,000, sorted by object size.

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Best AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)

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Best AI 3D Model Generators for 3D Printing (2026)

Type a prompt, get a printable model: the tools we tested, free tiers first.

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What is 3D Printing?

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What is 3D Printing?

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  • Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L
  • Aurora Labs Raises A$6 Million to Scale Up 3D Printed Turbojet Production
  • Transgulf Readymix Invests in UAE Construction 3D Printing Firm AC3D
  • Navy Engineers Design 3D Printable Safety Clip for Bomb Disposal Teams
  • GKN Aerospace Earns First Nadcap Accreditation for Laser Wire DED
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Use cases

  • Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L
  • OECHSLER Scales Carbon Lattice Production to 40 Printers Running Around the Clock
  • Reverse Engineering Without CAD Data: How the MetroY Ultra Turns Physical Parts into Digital Designs
  • Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
  • 3D Printed Quiet Pickleball Unveiled
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Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L

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Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L

Prague's central fire station prints its own mounts, door wedges and spare parts on a Prusa CORE One…

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Buyer guides

  • Best 3D printers
  • For beginners
  • Multicolor
  • Resin printers
  • Budget (under $400)
  • For kids and schools
  • For miniatures
  • Large format
All printer guides

Brands and compare

  • Bambu Lab lineup compared
  • Compare printers
  • Full color 3D printers
  • Large scale and industrial

Reviews

  • Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra
  • FLSun T1 Pro
  • QIDI Tech Q1 Pro
All reviews

Filament

  • Best PETG filament
  • Best PLA filament
  • Best TPU filament
  • Best ABS and ASA filament
  • Engineering filaments
  • Composite filaments
  • Flexible filaments
  • Bio filaments
All filament guides

Resin

  • For miniatures
  • Tough and ABS-like
  • Castable resin
  • Water-washable
  • Flexible resin
All resin guides

Accessories

  • Filament dryers
  • Printer enclosures
  • Wash and cure stations

Buyer guides

  • Small objects
  • Medium objects
  • Large objects
  • Professional scanners
  • Scan with your phone
All scanner guides

Software and service

  • 3D scanner software
  • Scanning service vs buying

Reviews

  • Revopoint MetroY Pro
  • Revopoint Inspire 2
  • Revopoint Trackit
All scanner reviews

Design and AI

  • AI 3D model generators
  • 3D modeling and CAD software

Print prep and control

  • Slicers
  • STL repair tools
  • Printer host and remote control

Reviews

All software reviews

Start here

  • What is 3D printing?
  • How much does it cost?
  • FDM vs resin
  • Best printers for beginners

How it works

  • What is a 3D printer?
  • How does 3D printing work?
  • Types of 3D printing
  • Metal 3D printing

How-tos and glossary

  • 3D printing glossary
  • Food-safe 3D printing
  • Setting up a school program
  • Free 3D printable models
Deals

Latest

  • Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L
  • Aurora Labs Raises A$6 Million to Scale Up 3D Printed Turbojet Production
  • Transgulf Readymix Invests in UAE Construction 3D Printing Firm AC3D
  • Navy Engineers Design 3D Printable Safety Clip for Bomb Disposal Teams
  • GKN Aerospace Earns First Nadcap Accreditation for Laser Wire DED
All news

Use cases

  • Prague Firefighters 3D Print Their Own Gear on a Prusa CORE One L
  • OECHSLER Scales Carbon Lattice Production to 40 Printers Running Around the Clock
  • Reverse Engineering Without CAD Data: How the MetroY Ultra Turns Physical Parts into Digital Designs
  • Michigan State Engineers 3D Printed Helmet Inserts to Help Quarterbacks Tackle Crowd Noise
  • 3D Printed Quiet Pickleball Unveiled
All use cases

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  • Rapid prototyping
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All 37 3D printers 17 3D Scanners 9 Materials 8 Laser & multi-tool 2
3D scanner 3DMakerpro Seal The Seal is a compact, first-of-its-kind consumer 3D scanner with 0.01mm accuracy, suitable for engineering, miniatures, and reverse engineering at an attractive price. $699 Oct 2023 Resin 3D printer Anycubic Photon Mono M5s The Photon Mono M5s delivers the highest desktop resin resolution at 19 microns with fast print speeds at a very competitive price point. $499 May 2023 FDM 3D printer Creality Ender 5 S1 The Ender 5 S1 is a sturdy, fast, and versatile printer that handles a wide range of materials and is easy to use, with only minor UI quirks. Mar 2023 3D scanner 3DMakerpro The Mole A capable structured light scanner with impressive accuracy and detail, best suited to small and medium objects, with a slight learning curve for first-time users. $649.00 Feb 2023 FDM 3D printer SUNLU T3 The SUNLU T3 is a solid, fast printer loaded with premium features that delivers serious output potential, especially for those needing quick turnaround times. Dec 2022 Resin 3D printer Anycubic Photon D2 The Photon D2 delivers exceptional print quality and speed thanks to its DLP projector, though its blue cover fails to block UV light from entering the chamber. Sep 2022 Resin 3D printer Anycubic Photon M3 The Photon M3 delivers astounding print quality with its 4K+ screen and stiff build, making it a high-quality resin printer suited for both professionals and hobbyists. May 2022 FDM 3D printer Flashforge Creator 3 Pro The Creator 3 Pro fixes every flaw of its predecessor, delivering reliable dual-extrusion, excellent print quality, and improved serviceability in a fully enclosed package. Dec 2021 FDM 3D printer BIQU B1 A $300 hobbyist printer that punches above its weight with great build quality, multi-material capability, and premium features rarely found at this price point. $300 Mar 2021 FDM 3D printer Craftbot FLOW IDEX XL A highly-functional professional 3D printer with tank-like build quality, excellent dual extrusion, and support for all common materials, let down only by poorly-configured print profiles. Nov 2020 FDM 3D printer Flashforge Creator 3 A feature-rich IDEX printer that handles industrial materials with ease and impressive print quality, though rafts are required and camera setup is cumbersome. Sep 2020 FDM 3D printer Flashforge Guider 2S The Guider 2S is a genuine industrial-grade desktop printer delivering exceptional print quality, broad material compatibility, and office-friendly noise levels at a $2,500 price point. $2,500 Aug 2020
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