November 2021
3D Printers: Aggregated Ranking Report
This report contains an aggregate consensus of 3D Printer rankings posted by key online experts, as of November 2021.
At a glance - November 2021 Ranking
| Rank | Change | Price | 3D Printer |
CNET
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PCMag
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Tom's Guide
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ZD Net
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Popular Mechanics
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Digital Trends
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All3DP
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3d Sourced
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TechRadar
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Omnicore
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1
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- | Check price |
FormLabs Form 3
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-
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-
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2
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8
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-
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1
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-
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19
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3
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-
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2
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- | $1899 |
Dremel Digilab 3D45
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-
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1
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-
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-
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4
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-
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15
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14
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-
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7
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3
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- | $1850 |
LulzBot Mini 2
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-
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6
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5
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-
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-
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2
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-
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-
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8
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8
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4
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- | Check price |
Original Prusa i3 MK3S+
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-
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2
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-
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10
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-
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-
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1
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7
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-
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-
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5
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- | $350 |
Monoprice MP Voxel
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5
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-
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1
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-
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-
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-
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12
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4
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-
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-
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6
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- | Check price |
Monoprice Select Mini v2
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2
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-
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-
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12
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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7
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- | $339 |
Anycubic Vyper
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1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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5
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5
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-
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8
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- | $150 |
Monoprice MP Mini Delta
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-
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7
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3
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-
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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- | $279 |
Creality Ender 3 V2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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9
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2
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-
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3
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10
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+3 | Check price |
Original Prusa Mini
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-
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3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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1
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-
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11
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- | $6355 |
Ultimaker S5
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5
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-
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6
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-
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-
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-
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21
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-
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-
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12
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- | $700 |
Anycubic Photon Mono X
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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14
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8
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-
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-
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13
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-3 | Check price |
Peopoly Phenom
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-
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-
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8
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-
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-
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-
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5
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13
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-
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-
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14
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- | $236 |
Elegoo Mars 2 Mono
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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8
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1
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-
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-
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15
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+1 | $4080 |
Ultimaker S3
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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18
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2
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-
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16
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+1 | Check price |
Anycubic Photon
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4
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-
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-
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-
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4
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-
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-
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-
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17
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+1 | Check price |
BCN3D Sigma D25
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9
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-
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-
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-
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-
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17
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-
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18
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+4 | Check price |
Original PRUSA SL1
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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15
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4
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-
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19
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- | $3499 |
Raise3D E2
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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6
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12
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20
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+3 | $1317 |
Snapmaker 2.0 A350
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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-
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12
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9
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-
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21
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-1 | $1938 |
MakerBot Replicator+
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-
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4
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-
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-
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5
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-
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-
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-
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-
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22
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-1 | $649 |
Flashforge Creator Pro 2
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-
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4
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9
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We ranked FormLabs Form 3 #1 in November 2021 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked FormLabs Form 3 as #1.
Tom's Guide
A Great Resin 3D Printer
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Pros
Excellent print quality
Support for a range of Formlabs supplied materials
Supports multiple users and printers
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Cons
Expensive
Using third-party resins may violate warranty
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TechRadar
The Best SLA Printer
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Pros
High-quality printing
Wide material support
Supports multiple users
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Cons
SLA prints require cleaning
Incredibly expensive, even for a resin printer
Using third-party resin voids the warranty
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We ranked Dremel Digilab 3D45 #2 in November 2021 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Dremel Digilab 3D45 as #1.
PCMag
Top Overall Value for Serious Users / Editor's Choice
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Pros
Very good print quality.
Easy to use.
User-friendly yet powerful software.
Prints via USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi, and from a USB thumb drive.
Safe design.
Relatively quiet.
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Cons
Limited filament colors compared with competitors.Touch screen is not particularly responsive.
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All3DP
Best 3D printers: Education
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Pros
Easy to set up and use
Excellent print quality when using proprietary materials
Designed to enhance safety and reliability
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend 3D Printers.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of 3D Printers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for November 2021 ranking
CNET
PCMag
Tom's Guide
ZD Net
Popular Mechanics
Digital Trends
All3DP
3d Sourced
TechRadar
Omnicore
We ranked LulzBot Mini 2 #3 in November 2021 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Premium Model for Hobbyists and Schools
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Pros
Easy to set up and use.
Powerful software.
Quiet operation.
Supports a variety of filament types.
LCD with SD-card slot.
Self-leveling print bed.
Easy to remove finished objects from print bed.
Works with Windows, macOS X, and Linux.
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Cons
Print quality inconsistent at times.
No bundled filament.
Open frame increases risk of burns from a hot extruder.
Relatively sparse connectivity options.
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Tom's Guide
Best intermediate 3D printer
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Pros
Prints are fast and of high quality
Supports a wide range of materials
Printer is quiet
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Cons
More expensive than many comparable models
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TechRadar
Another Great 3D Printer for Beginners
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Pros
Very easy to use while being high quality
Open-source and supports a range of materials
Much quieter than expected
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Cons
Open frame design
More expensive than many FDM printers
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We ranked Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ #4 in November 2021 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Original Prusa i3 MK3S+ as #1.
PCMag
Well Suited for Hobbyists and Schools / Editor's Choice
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Pros
Consistently high-quality prints
No misprints in our testing
Supports multiple filament types
Includes a 1-kilogram PLA spool
Useful, professionally printed user guide
Great support resources
Versatile, user-friendly software
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Cons
Build volume a bit small for the price
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All3DP
Best 3D Printer
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Pros
Exceptional print quality
Advanced calibration and print monitoring
Excellent support and involved community
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Cons
Dated UI
Pricey
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We ranked Monoprice MP Voxel #5 in November 2021 because:
- 4 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Monoprice MP Voxel as #1.
Tom's Guide
Best 3D Printer for Post People
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Pros
Excellent print quality
Fast print speed
Heated print bed
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Cons
Lackluster software
Some Wi-Fi connection issues
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All3DP
Best 3D printers: Budget
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Pros
Easy to set up
Quiet
Impressive quality of life features
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We ranked Monoprice Select Mini v2 #6 in November 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Monoprice Select Mini v2 as #1.
We ranked Anycubic Vyper #7 in November 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Anycubic Vyper as #1.
TechRadar
The best beginner friendly FDM 3D printer
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Pros
Built-in accessories drawer
Reliable automatic bed-leveling
Great value for the features you get
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Cons
Excessive initial stringing
Questionable assembly
Cura profile needs fine-tuning
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We ranked Monoprice MP Mini Delta #8 in November 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Good Starter Model for Beginners, Non-Techies
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Pros
Sub-$200 price
Quick, nearly misprint-free printing
Easy setup and operation
Sturdy steel-and-aluminum frame
Supports multiple filament types
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Cons
Tiny build area
So-so print quality
Mere one-year warranty
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Tom's Guide
The best 3D printer under $200
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Pros
Prints PLA, ABS, PETG, and other materials
Excellent print quality for the price
Costs less than $200
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Cons
Smaller build volume than other low-cost printers
Software has some rough edges
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We ranked Creality Ender 3 V2 #9 in November 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
All3DP
Best 3D printers: Budget
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Pros
High-quality prints
Excellent price-to-performance
32-bit board with TMC2208 drivers (read: it’s quiet)
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We ranked Original Prusa Mini #10 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Original Prusa Mini as #1.
PCMag
Ideal for Price-Conscious Tinkerers
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Pros
Top-notch object quality
Supports a variety of filament types
Useful, professionally printed user guide
Great support resources
Versatile, user-friendly software
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Cons
First-layer calibration can be tricky
Only includes starter packets of filament
Requires monitoring if young children or pets are around
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TechRadar
Small,affordable and remarkable 3D printer
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Pros
Great value
Easy to use
Supports a variety of filament types
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Cons
Reel sits separately
Imperfect print quality
Calibration can be tricky
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We ranked Ultimaker S5 #11 in November 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Pro-Grade Printing of Large Objects
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Pros
Dual extruders.
Large build volume.
Quiet.
Good print quality.
Easy setup and operation.
Touch screen.
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Cons
Pricey.
Relatively slow printing at default resolution.
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We ranked Anycubic Photon Mono X #12 in November 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
Tom's Guide
The best 3D printer for low-cost SLA printing
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Pros
Fast printer with high-quality output
Costs a fraction of what other SLA printers cost
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Cons
Slicing software produces inconsistent supports
Some print failures
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All3DP
Best 3D printers: Budget
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Pros
Large build volume
Fast and high-detailed prints
Minimal setup
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We ranked Peopoly Phenom #13 in November 2021 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
Tom's Guide
A Capable SLA Printer For Less
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Pros
Big print area
Supports a wide variety of resins
Costs less than rival SLA printers
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Cons
Noisy
Interface can be confusing
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All3DP
Editor's Pick
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Pros
Massive build volume
Easy print plate leveling
Responsive UI
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We ranked Elegoo Mars 2 Mono #14 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Elegoo Mars 2 Mono as #1.
All3DP
Best 3D printers: Budget
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Pros
Vibrant design
Reliable, great print quality
Easy to use
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We ranked Ultimaker S3 #15 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
TechRadar
The Best 3D Printer for College Education
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Pros
Class-leading print quality
Easy to network
Supports a range of materials
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Cons
Expensive
Slow print times
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We ranked Anycubic Photon #16 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
We ranked BCN3D Sigma D25 #17 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
We ranked Original PRUSA SL1 #18 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
TechRadar
The Best MSLA Printer
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Pros
High Quality printing
Wide material support
Enclosed hood to minimize fumes
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Cons
SLA prints require cleaning.
Resin comes with steep learning curve
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We ranked Raise3D E2 #19 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
TechRadar
The Best Workhorse 3D Printer
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Pros
High-resolution print capability
Innovative ouch screen interface
Dual Extruder system can work independently
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Cons
Huge and heavy, not ideal for home use
Careful placement of bed required
Needs manual assistance for filament loading
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We ranked Snapmaker 2.0 A350 #20 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
TechRadar
Best 3-in-1 3D Printer
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Pros
3D printer, CNC, and Laser cutter in one
Solid design and build quality
Easy to understand software
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Cons
Switching between uses takes time
Enclosure purchased separately
Very noisy when printing
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We ranked MakerBot Replicator+ #21 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
PCMag
Best for Product Designers,Engineers,Serious Hobbyists
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Pros
Easy to use.
Very good print quality.
User-friendly yet powerful software.
Prints via USB, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi, and from a USB thumb drive.
Safe design for an open-frame printer.
Relatively quiet.
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Cons
Printer setup through MakerBot Mobile app can be tricky.
Somewhat pricey filament.
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We ranked Flashforge Creator Pro 2 #22 in November 2021 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best 3D Printers” rankings.
