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Ender-3 V3 SE

Creality Ender-3 V3 SE

$271.99
$199.00

Price dropped by:
$72.99 (26.84%)
Detected on Dec 14, 2024

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K1 SE

Creality K1 SE

$379.00
$359.00

Price dropped by:
$20.00 (5.28%)
Detected on Dec 13, 2024

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SV06 Plus

Sovol SV06 Plus

$299.00
$259.00

Price dropped by:
$40.00 (13.38%)
Detected on Dec 13, 2024

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SV08

Sovol SV08

$539.00
$519.00

Price dropped by:
$20.00 (3.71%)
Detected on Dec 12, 2024

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A24 Pro

AtomStack A24 Pro

$549.00
$529.00

Price dropped by:
$20.00 (3.64%)
Detected on Dec 12, 2024

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M5

AnkerMake M5

$699.00
$349.00

Price dropped by:
$350.00 (50.07%)
Detected on Dec 12, 2024

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LP5

LaserPecker LP5

$2,999.00
$2,699.00

Price dropped by:
$300.00 (10.00%)
Detected on Dec 11, 2024

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Z1 PRO 20W

Comgrow Z1 PRO 20W

$399.00
$359.00

Price dropped by:
$40.00 (10.03%)
Detected on Dec 11, 2024

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SV06 Ace

Sovol SV06 Ace

$279.00
$259.00

Price dropped by:
$20.00 (7.17%)
Detected on Dec 11, 2024

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T500

Comgrow T500

$799.00
$749.00

Price dropped by:
$50.00 (6.26%)
Detected on Dec 11, 2024

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SV06

Sovol SV06

$189.00
$179.00

Price dropped by:
$10.00 (5.29%)
Detected on Dec 11, 2024

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Ray 40W Enclosed

SnapMaker Ray 40W Enclosed

$1,599.00
$1,299.00

Price dropped by:
$300.00 (18.76%)
Detected on Dec 10, 2024

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J1S

SnapMaker J1S

$1,149.00
$899.00

Price dropped by:
$250.00 (21.76%)
Detected on Dec 10, 2024

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Photon Mono X 6Ks

AnyCubic Photon Mono X 6Ks

$251.00
$199.00

Price dropped by:
$52.00 (20.72%)
Detected on Dec 8, 2024

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Ender-3 V3 KE

Creality Ender-3 V3 KE

$285.47
$219.00

Price dropped by:
$66.47 (23.28%)
Detected on Dec 3, 2024

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MK4S Assembled

Prusa MK4S Assembled

$1,099.00
$999.00

Price dropped by:
$100.00 (9.10%)
Detected on Nov 28, 2024

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MK4S Kit

Prusa MK4S Kit

$799.00
$729.00

Price dropped by:
$70.00 (8.76%)
Detected on Nov 28, 2024

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Sermoon D3

Creality Sermoon D3

$959.00
$949.99

Price dropped by:
$9.01 (0.94%)
Detected on Nov 24, 2024

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Sidewinder X4 Plus

Artillery Sidewinder X4 Plus

$259.00
$249.00

Price dropped by:
$10.00 (3.86%)
Detected on Nov 16, 2024

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K1C

Creality K1C

$479.00
$449.00

Price dropped by:
$30.00 (6.26%)
Detected on Nov 20, 2024

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HALOT-MAGE 8K

Creality HALOT-MAGE 8K

$259.00
$229.00

Price dropped by:
$30.00 (11.58%)
Detected on Nov 30, 2024

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CR-M4

Creality CR-M4

$779.00
$679.00

Price dropped by:
$100.00 (12.84%)
Detected on Nov 30, 2024

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S30 Pro Max

Sculpfun S30 Pro Max

$589.99
$569.99

Price dropped by:
$20.00 (3.39%)
Detected on Nov 21, 2024

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G9

Sculpfun G9

$1,399.00
$1,299.00

Price dropped by:
$100.00 (7.15%)
Detected on Nov 21, 2024

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Saturn 3 Ultra 12K

Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra 12K

$289.99
$269.99

Price dropped by:
$20.00 (6.90%)
Detected on Nov 18, 2024

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Sidewinder X4 Pro

Artillery Sidewinder X4 Pro

$179.00
$169.00

Price dropped by:
$10.00 (5.59%)
Detected on Nov 16, 2024

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SF-A9

Sculpfun SF-A9

$999.99
$949.99

Price dropped by:
$50.00 (5.00%)
Detected on Nov 14, 2024

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Recommendation List updates:

Introducing Aurora Tech Channel's highly anticipated 3D printer recommendation list! After countless hours of research, testing, and analysis, we have carefully selected the top contenders in each category. We understand that the 3D printing market can be overwhelming. Instead of featuring an extensive list of 3D printers, we have chosen only the very best in each category, with just one spot available for each. As experienced 3D printer users, we know that if we had to buy only one machine in each category, it would be the one we choose.

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3D Printer (FDM) Recommendation List


#1 The Most Advanced fully-enclosed High-Speed 3D Printer (Regular Size)

BambuLab X1 Carbon AMS Combo $1299 Historical Price Chart

Review date: May 29, 2022 / Jun 13, 2022

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 8/10
Surface Quality 8.5/10
Print Accuracy 9/10
Retraction Handling 9/10
Technology 9/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 8/10
Service / Support 8/10
Material Compatibility 8.5/10
Value 7/10
Total: 83.5/100
Features:
  • CoreXY, Fully enclosed 256x256x256mm
  • Micro-Lidar for auto pressure advance calibration, dual auto leveling
  • Carbon rod(X), Linear rods(Y,Z)
  • Strong extruder, high-flow hotend, 300C Nozzle / 110C (220V) 120C(110V) heater bed
  • AMS multi-filament system, Network / Cloud printing

#2 The Most Advanced fully-enclosed High-Speed 3D Printer (Mid Size)

Creality K2 Plus with CFS Combo $1499 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Nov 19, 2024

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 9/10
Surface Quality 8.5/10
Print Accuracy 9/10
Retraction Handling 9.5/10
Technology 9/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 7/10
Service / Support 6/10
Material Compatibility 9/10
Value 7/10
Total: 82.5/100
Features:
  • CoreXY, Fully enclosed 350x350x350mm
  • 2nd camera auto flow and pressure advance calibration
  • Linear rails(X), Linear rods(Y,Z)
  • Strong extruder, 40mm³/s high-flow hotend, 350C Nozzle / 120C heater bed
  • CFS multi-filament system, Wifi / Ethernet / USB / Cloud printing

#3 The Best Performance fully-enclosed High-Speed 3D Printer (Mid size)

Qidi PLUS 4 $799 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Sept 25, 2024

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 7.5/10
Surface Quality 9/10
Print Accuracy 7/10
Retraction Handling 8.5/10
Technology 7/10
Hardware / Build Quality 8/10
Workflow / UI 8/10
Service / Support 7/10
Material Compatibility 9.5/10
Value 8/10
Total: 81.5/100
Features:
  • CoreXY, Fully enclosed 305x305x285(Z)mm
  • Inductive sensor auto leveling, Auto Z-offset
  • 10mm linear rods on X,Y and Z axis
  • Strong extruder, high-flow hotend, 370C nozzle / 120C heated bed
  • Actively heated chamber (Max 65C recommended), WiFi / Ethernet printing

#4 The Most Advanced & The Best Value High-Speed 3D Printer (Mini Size)

BambuLab A1 Mini $199 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Oct 17, 2023

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 7/10
Surface Quality 8/10
Print Accuracy 8/10
Retraction Handling 8/10
Technology 8/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 8/10
Service / Support 8/10
Material Compatibility 6/10
Value 10/10
Total: 80/100
Features:
  • Linear Rails on all X,Y & Z-axis
  • Vibration and Flow Rate Compensation
  • Full-auto Calibration, Auto Z-offset, Auto Bed leveling
  • Strong extruder, high-flow hotend, 300C Nozzle, 80C heated bed
  • support AMS mini printing up to 4 colors

#5 The Most Advanced High-Speed 3D Printer (Regular Size)

BambuLab A1 $339 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Dec 14, 2023

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 7/10
Surface Quality 8/10
Print Accuracy 8/10
Retraction Handling 8/10
Technology 8/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 8/10
Service / Support 8/10
Material Compatibility 7/10
Value 9/10
Total: 80/100
Features:
  • Linear Rails(X), Steel Wheels(Y) and Linear Rods(Z) motion system
  • Vibration and Flow Rate Compensation
  • Full-auto Calibration, Auto Z-offset, Auto Bed leveling
  • Strong extruder, high-flow hotend, 300C Nozzle, 100C heated bed
  • support AMS mini printing up to 4 colors

#6 The Best Performance 3D Printer (Standard size)

Prusa MK4S $729 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Oct 12, 2024

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 8/10
Surface Quality 7/10
Print Accuracy 9/10
Retraction Handling 9/10
Technology 8/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 9/10
Service / Support 8/10
Material Compatibility 8/10
Value 6/10
Total: 79/100
Features:
  • Max Nozzle Temp 290C, 120C heated bed, NEW CHT high-flow nozzle as standard, 30mm³/s flow rate
  • NEW high-performance 360° cooling system
  • Easy Wi-Fi setup with an NFC tap, Ethernet, PrusaConnect cloud based multiple printers managment, PrusaLink local network printing
  • Loadcell sensor auto leveling, Auto Z-offset, filament sensor, filment tangle detection
  • Linear rods on the X, Y, and Z axes, PC-CF parts, injection-molded parts, and metal components replace some of the PETG parts on the MK4

#7 The Most Advanced Multi-Material 3D Printer (Mid Size)

Prusa XL (5 tool heads) $3499 Historical Price Chart

Review date: May 25, 2024

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 6/10
Surface Quality 7/10
Print Accuracy 9/10
Retraction Handling 9/10
Technology 9/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 9/10
Service / Support 8/10
Material Compatibility 7/10
Value 6/10
Total: 77/100
Features:
  • 360x360x360mm print volume, 290C Nozzle, modular segmented heatbed max temp 120C
  • 5 toolheads auto tool changer
  • Linear rails on all x,y and Z axis
  • Auto leveling, auto z-offset, auto tool offset calibration
  • Ethernet, WiFi, PrusaConnect cloud based multiple printers managment, PrusaLink local network printing

#8 The Best VALUE fully-enclosed High-Speed 3D Printer (Mid size)

Qidi X-MAX 3 $699 Historical Price Chart

Review date: July 29, 2023

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 8/10
Surface Quality 8/10
Print Accuracy 7/10
Retraction Handling 6/10
Technology 6/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 7/10
Service / Support 7/10
Material Compatibility 9/10
Value 8/10
Total: 76/100
Features:
  • CoreXY, Fully enclosed 325x325x315(Z)mm
  • Strong extruder, high-flow hotend, 350C Max temp
  • Bed Max Temp 120C, 65C Actively heated chamber (Max 55C recommended)
  • BLTouch auto leveling, 10mm linear rods on X,Y and Z axis
  • WiFi / Ethernet printing

#9 The Best Budget All-Rounder Bed Slinger (Regular Size)

Sovol SV06 Ace $259 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Dec 3, 2024

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 8.5/10
Surface Quality 8/10
Print Accuracy 7.5/10
Retraction Handling 8/10
Technology 7.5/10
Hardware / Build Quality 6/10
Workflow / UI 7/10
Service / Support 6/10
Material Compatibility 7/10
Value 8.5/10
Total: 74.5/100
Features:
  • 220x220x250 build volume
  • 300mm/s print speed(max), 20,000mm/s² acceleration, print a 3D benchy with acceptable quality in 13 mins, with good quality in 31 mins
  • Steel wheels on X&Y-axis, 10mm linear rods on dual Z axis, high flow hotend
  • Strain gauge bed leveling, Auto Z-offset, Max temp 300C/100C
  • belt tensioners, PEI spring steel sheet, no manual leveling knobs

#10 The Best Value fully-enclosed High-Speed 3D Printer (Regular Size)

Creality K1C $449 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Jan 29, 2024

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 8/10
Surface Quality 7/10
Print Accuracy 7/10
Retraction Handling 7/10
Technology 7/10
Hardware / Build Quality 8/10
Workflow / UI 7/10
Service / Support 6/10
Material Compatibility 8/10
Value 8/10
Total: 73/100
Features:
  • CoreXY, Fully enclosed 220x220x250mm
  • 3 strain gauges on the print bed for auto bed leveling and auto Z-offset
  • Steel linear rods motion system (X,Y) and 3 lead screws to support the Z-axis
  • New all-metal extruder, high-flow hotend, 300C Max temp w/hardened steel nozzle
  • Max print speed 600mm/s w/20,000mm/s² acceleration (tested in my review video)

#11 The Best Performance Fully Enclosed IDEX Printer (Regular Size)

SnapMaker J1S $899 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Jan 4, 2024

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 6/10
Surface Quality 7/10
Print Accuracy 7/10
Retraction Handling 7/10
Technology 7/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 8/10
Service / Support 7/10
Material Compatibility 8/10
Value 7/10
Total: 73/100
Features:
  • 300x200x200 build volume
  • IDEX Independent dual extruder
  • 5" touch screen, easy to swap hotends
  • Dual filament sensor, auto X, Y, and Z offset calibration for dual extruder
  • Local WiFi printing, Max temp 300C / 100C, fully enclosed, optional hardened steel hotend

#12 The Best VALUE Budget 3D Printer (Regular Size)  

AnyCubic Kobra 2 Pro $209 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Sept 1, 2023

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 9/10
Surface Quality 7/10
Print Accuracy 7/10
Retraction Handling 7/10
Technology 7/10
Hardware / Build Quality 7/10
Workflow / UI 6/10
Service / Support 6/10
Material Compatibility 6/10
Value 9/10
Total: 71/100
Features:
  • 220x220x250 build volume
  • 300mm/s print speed, 20,000mm/s² acceleration, print a 3D benchy at 0.2mm layer height with good quality in 29 mins, (Claimed max speed @500mm/s)
  • Auto Z-offset, steel wheels motion system on X&Y axis.
  • Inductive ABL, dual Z, touch screen, belt tensioners, Textured PEI spring steel sheet
  • Nema 17 48mm stepper motor on Y-axis and 8mm timing belt, Max Temp 260C/110C

#13 The Best VALUE Budget 3D Printer (Mid Size)

Artillery Sidewinder X4 $249 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Mar 28, 2024

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 6/10
Surface Quality 6/10
Print Accuracy 7/10
Retraction Handling 7/10
Technology 6/10
Hardware / Build Quality 6/10
Workflow / UI 7/10
Service / Support 6/10
Material Compatibility 7/10
Value 10/10
Total: 67/100
Features:
  • 300x300x400mm print volume
  • Inductive sensor auto leveling, Direct drive, dual Z-axis
  • touch screen, belt tensioners, Textured PEI spring steel sheet
  • Klipper firmware with moonrake API and Fluidd Web UI
  • Max temp 300C/100C, USB / Local WiFi printing

#14 The Best Value Budget 3D Printer (Large Size)

AnyCubic Kobra 2 Max $429 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Dec 5, 2023

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 6/10
Surface Quality 6/10
Print Accuracy 7/10
Retraction Handling 7/10
Technology 7/10
Hardware / Build Quality 7/10
Workflow / UI 6/10
Service / Support 6/10
Material Compatibility 5.5/10
Value 7/10
Total: 63.5/100
Features:
  • 420x420x500 Massive print volume
  • Inductive sensor auto leveling, Auto Z-offset, Direct drive, dual Z-axis
  • touch screen, belt tensioners, Textured PEI spring steel sheet
  • WiFi(cloud) / USB Drive printing
  • Max temp 260C/90C

#15 The Best VALUE IDEX Printer (Mid Size)

Sovol SV04 IDEX $289 Historical Price Chart

Review date: Jan 3, 2022

Evaluation Scores
Print Speed 5/10
Surface Quality 6/10
Print Accuracy 6/10
Retraction Handling 6/10
Technology 5/10
Hardware / Build Quality 7/10
Workflow / UI 5/10
Service / Support 6/10
Material Compatibility 5.5/10
Value 10/10
Total: 61.5/100
Features:
  • 300x300x400 build volume
  • IDEX Independent dual extruder
  • Creality v5.2.1 32-bit motherboard, silnet stepper drivers, 4.3" touch screen
  • Dual filament sensor, dual Z-axis, Auto bed leveling (3D touch)
  • Full szie SD card, Max temp 260C / 100C