Experts recommend LulzBot Mini 2 more than Toybox 3D 1-Touch
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer LulzBot Mini 2 over Toybox 3D 1-Touch, but both 3D Printers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, LulzBot Mini 2 received 2 recommendations: from Digital Trends (9 Jan 2024) and PCMag (28 Dec 2024). Toybox 3D 1-Touch was also endorsed 2 times: by PCMag (28 Dec 2024) and All3DP (4 Sep 2024). However, experts generally ranked Toybox 3D 1-Touch lower than LulzBot Mini 2 in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | 3D Printer | Digital Trends  | Popular Mechanics  | PCMag  | techadvisor  | Tom's Guide  | TechRadar  | All3DP  | Tom's Hardware  | Wirecutter  | CNET  |
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| 16 | - | $2439 |  LulzBot Mini 2 The LulzBot Mini 2 is a versatile and reliable 3D printer that produces high-quality prints with a wide range of materials and an easy-to-use interface. | 2 | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 21 | - | Check price |
 Toybox 3D 1-Touch The Toybox 3D 1-Touch printer is a user-friendly and reliable 3D printer designed for children and beginners, with a simple one-touch interface, access to a large library of printable toys and projects, and compatibility with safe and biodegradable PLA filaments. | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | 13 | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 28 Dec 2024 PCMag ranked Toybox 3D 1-Touch as #9 and LulzBot Mini 2 as #10
Rank 3D Printer Comment ... ... ... #9 out of 10 Toybox 3D 1-Touch Best 3D Printer for Kids / Editors' Choice#10 out of 10 LulzBot Mini 2 Best Open-Frame 3D Printer for Hobbyists and SchoolsSource: www.pcmag.com - On 9 Jan 2024 Digital Trends ranked LulzBot Mini 2 as #2
Rank 3D Printer ... ... #2 out of 5 LulzBot Mini 2 ... ... Source: www.digitaltrends.com - On 4 Sep 2024 All3DP ranked Toybox 3D 1-Touch as #13
Rank 3D Printer Comment ... ... ... #13 out of 18 Toybox 3D 1-Touch Best Toy 3D Printer... ... ... Source: all3dp.com
After counting and adding up the 87 expert endorsements of the January rankings, LulzBot Mini 2 outranks Toybox 3D 1-Touch. This is not to say that Toybox 3D 1-Touch is a bad option. Like LulzBot Mini 2, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, LulzBot Mini 2 outranks Toybox 3D 1-Touch by 5 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, LulzBot Mini 2 is more critically acclaimed than Toybox 3D 1-Touch.
| Rank | Change | Price | 3D Printer | Digital Trends | Popular Mechanics | PCMag | techadvisor | Tom's Guide | TechRadar | All3DP
| Tom's Hardware | Wirecutter | CNET |
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| 1 | - | Check price |  Bambu Lab P1S The Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer is highly regarded for its print quality, accuracy, consistency, and ability to handle complex geometries and intricate details, making it a versatile and high-performing printer suitable for a wide range of printing projects. | - | - | -
| 1 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 |
| 2 | - | Check price |  Bambu Lab A1 Mini | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Original Prusa MK4 The Original Prusa MK4 3D printer is highly regarded for its exceptional print quality, reliability, and ease of use, making it a top choice for professionals, hobbyists, and educators. | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | Check price |  Bambu Lab A1 Combo | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 2 |
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Expert reviews [9]
Total expert reviews: 9
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 4
| Highest score by Tom's Guide | 90 |
| Average score based on 9 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by To Buy a 3D Printer | 78 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [6]
Total expert reviews: 6
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 1
| Highest score by 3d Sourced | 92 |
| Average score based on 6 reviews | 84 |
| Lowest score by Pick3DPrinter | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Maximum print size: 160 mm x 160 mm x 180 mm (6. 3 inches x 6. 3 inches x 7. 08 inches)
- Tool Head: E3D Titan Aero with . 50mm Nozzle – Compatible with Flexible and Rigid Materials - Maximum Temperature: 290°C (554°F)
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From Seller:
- KID FRIENDLY: Built to be used by children, Toybox can be controlled with simple one-touch functions. No adult assistance needed, no need to adjust removable print bed, easy filament loading and novel print bed design that doesn't require a knife to remove prints like most 3D printers
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