3D printing has now become an opportunity for everybody – prices for the best 3D printers are starting to drop and the top 3D printers now offer much better results than what was possible in the past. Whether you’re looking to create some 3D prints for fun at home or if you need 3D printing for your work or business, one of the printers on this list should be able to meet your needs.

Top 10 3D Printers

If you are currently looking through the best 3D printers to choose one to purchase, read through this guide. Some cheaper printers can be picked up nowadays, but from our experience it’s best to spend a little extra to assure you receive higher quality products that are less likely to break.

1. FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro

With great 3D printing capabilities and an equally awesome design, the FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro is one of the higher tier printers currently available on the market. This particular FlashForge 3D printer has a sturdy metal frame structure so you can be sure of two things. Firstly, you won’t have to worry about potentially burning yourself – all of the heat created with this printer is safely kept out of harm’s way. Secondly, the strong frame ensures that everything on the interior of the printer works effortlessly without any interruptions. Despite being a closed 3D printer, you can still watch the printing process as it happens, thanks to the glass window that has been placed on the front of the machine. Like most higher tiered 3D printers, this model can use both ABS and PLA so you should never have issue with buying new printing material.

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2. XYZprinting Da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer

The Da Vinci 1.0 3D Printer from XYZPrinting is one of the more affordable machines currently on the market. Despite being more affordable than others on this list, it still offers a professional grade experience. Sometimes affordable can be good, but a lot of sacrifices are often made in affordable products. Fortunately XYZPrinting hasn’t cut any corners and the Da Vinci 1.0 was given the CES 2014 award for most affordable 3D printer. The Da Vinci has a decently sized build volume, rivalling the size of many high end printers. You’re given a 475 cubic inch build volume which could fit a 7.8” x 7.8” x 7.8” cube inside. If you purchase the Da Vinci 1.0 you’ll be given a small sample starter kit filled with free filament but after this is used up you’ll need to purchase some more. Fortunately the Da Vinci 1.0 can use ABS and PLA.

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3. ROBO 3D R1 Plus Fully Assembled 3D Printer

Despite being an open printer, the ROBO 3D R1 Plus Fully Assembled 3D Printer is a very decent machine. Capable of printing with ABS, PLA, T-Glase, Laywood, HIPS, and Flexible Filament, the ROBO 3D R1 Plus can create objects with a cubic volume of 720 inches. There are some calibration features and a bed levelling system to ensure that all prints are even and accurate. On top of the hardware, the ROBO 3D R1 comes with it’s own 3D printing software, a 6 month guarantee and open source printing capabilities, which is why it can support so many different types of filament. Add these features alongside the added portability of the ROBO 3D R1 and you’ll realize that sometimes open printers can still be a great, high quality product.

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4. LulzBot Mini Desktop 3D Printer

If you are looking for something even more portable than the ROBO 3D R1, the LulzBot Mini Desktop 3D Printer could be a great choice for you. Most mini 3D printers seem to be designed for hobbyists and as a result their performance and build quality often gets a bad name. Fortunately the LulzBot Mini is nothing short of a professional grade 3D printer despite being so small. The printing size of the LulZBot Mini is obviously going to be this printers main weak point but with a printing volume of 6in x 6in x 6.2in, you’ve still got a fairly sizeable area to play with. This printer is open so you’ll need to be more wary of things when using this device, making sure to keep alien objects away from the printer, especially when it’s printing. Fortunately the end results of printing with the LulzBot are very positive and there’s plenty of work that has gone into ensuring the printing bed is stable and level despite being so open.

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5. FlashForge Dreamer 3D Printer

The Dreamer 3D Printer is another product from FlashForge that features an enclosed printing environment and a touch screen control panel. The Dreamer 3D Printer can print objects to a maximum volume of 9” x 6” x 6” which is a perfect size for printing objects that may be larger or wider than most printers may be able to accompany. The full product has a much more enclosed appearance than the FlashForge 3D Printer Creator Pro but it still has a small glass window pane at the front so that you can view your objects as they are being printed. All FlashForge printers come with free software but the Dreamer 3D Printer also can be used with Skeinforge and Slic3r. There are two things about the Dreamer 3D Printer that make it stand out from the crowd. One of the things is that the filament is kept in a very enclosed environment, which keeps any debris or dust getting onto it. The second thing is that the FlashForge Dreamer 3D Printer is a lot sturdier than many other printers.

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6. QIDI TECHNOLOGY Dual Extruder Desktop 3D Printer

The QIDI TECHNOLOGY Dual Extruder Desktop 3D Printer is an elegant machine with the capabilities to print a variety of different objects. Like the FlashForge Creator PRo, the Dual Extruder desktop printer from QIDI features a very visual design, despite being a closed 3D printer. Thanks to the glass panels on three of the four visible sides, you are able to quickly view the printing process from any angle. QIDI does come with software but it’s also compatible with other software, including the well reputed MakerBot Replicator software. This QIDI 3D printer can use a variety of materials but it works best with ABS and PLA filament, both of which are provided as small samples when you purchase this printer. Just like the FlashForge Dreamer, the printing volume is 9” x 6” x 6” so you’ve got plenty of room to work with.

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7. XYZprinting Da Vinci Jr. 1.0 3D Printer

Like the name suggests, the XYZPrinting Da Vinci Jr. 1.0 is designed for a younger audience. As a result, the printer has a friendlier appearance, a safer design and easy to follow instructions. Unfortunately the quality of results from the Da Vinci Jr. 1.0 are a little lacking compared to other printers on this list but it is one of the cheapest available. If you’re not too serious about 3D printing but you’d like something designed for hobbyists or the whole family then the Da Vinci Jr. 1.0 is a good foray into the world of 3D printing. With any 3D printer, there is still some learning that needs to be done before the printer can be operated successfully – this isn’t going to be a plug and play experience like a standard paper printer would be so interested parents should keep this in mind. The Da Vinci Jr 1.0 does come with free filament but reports have suggested that it is very low quality so it would be best to buy your own PLA or ABS filament.

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8. HICTOP Desktop 3D Printer

The HICTOP desktop 3D printer is as simple as it gets when it comes to physical appearance. This is the most barebones 3D printer you’ll ever lay your eyes on. If you can look past the less-than-appealing image of the HICTOP 3D printer you’ll find that the device actually does a great job at printing items. The printing size is a lot larger than most other printers because it has such a large open printing space. At 10.5” x 7.8” x 7.4” you’re given a lot more room to play with. This printer is also very accurate at printing details despite it being so open – you just need to ensure that the printer is not messed with or moved whilst the printing process is going on. One thing that should be noted before purchasing is that the HICTOP Desktop 3D printer does take a considerable amount of mechanical and electrical knowledge – you will need to partially assemble the printer. Fortunately assembly instructions and the necessary hand tools are provided in the box.

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9. Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer

The Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer has a very minimal design that allows it to fit snugly into any home or office without it looking out of place. The Dremel Idea Builder is completely enclosed but it offers one single glass window at the front so that the printing process can be viewed. The printing volume of this printer is 9″ x 5.9″ x 5.5″ so you’ve got more than enough room to play with, despite the box of the printer taking up very little space. Everything comes out of the box pre-assembled and onboard software that is accessible via a full color touch screen allows the potential for standalone use. Dremel has designed the Idea Builder to be simple and straightforward to use and they’ve done a great job to meet that.

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10. The MakerGear M2

The MakerGear M2 has by far the most open design out of all of the 3D printers in this article but despite this it requires very little maintenance to get up and running. Straight out of the box the ‘The MakerGear M2’ is capable of printing items with very accurate results. The product images may make it look unbelievably small, but this printer has a maximum printing size of 8″ x 10″ x 8″ which is still fairly spacey even if it is not the largest available. The great thing about the ‘The MakerGear M2’ is that it’s been designed to just get the job done. Printing results are extremely impressive and you won’t get much better at this price point.

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3D Printer Reviews

So there we have it – in this article we’ve shared a wide variety of 3D printers. We’ve included professional grade printing options, open printers that require assembly, pre-assembled enclosed printers and even printers aimed towards children. As long as you are willing to spend enough to get a decent build quality and you stick to the popular brand names used in this article, you should have no problem finding a perfect printer for you. Hopefully out of the ten we’ve listed, you’ll find a printer you’re happy with.