Recent Price Changes in 3D Printers, Laser Engravers & CNC Machines:

Last update: 2024-03-27 23:49:14 (45 minutes ago)

2024-03-27 01:34:25xTool S1 40W price changed from $2299.99 to $2199.99 -$100.00 / -4.35%
2024-03-27 01:34:25xTool S1 40W price changed from $2299.99 to $2199.99 -$100.00 / -4.35%
2024-03-27 01:34:24xTool F1 price changed from $1599 to $1499.00 -$100.00 / -6.25%
2024-03-27 01:34:24xTool P2 price changed from $4299 to $4149.00 -$150.00 / -3.49%
2024-03-27 01:34:24xTool M1 10W price changed from $1099 to $999.00 -$100.00 / -9.1%
2024-03-27 01:34:24xTool D1 Pro 20W price changed from $1288.99 to $1188.99 -$100.00 / -7.76%
2024-03-26 21:32:58Sovol SV04 price changed from $349 to $334.00 -$15.00 / -4.3%
2024-03-26 21:32:58Sovol SV07 price changed from $259 to $239.00 -$20.00 / -7.72%
2024-03-26 21:32:58Sovol SV07 Plus price changed from $329 to $309.00 -$20.00 / -6.08%
2024-03-26 17:31:48SnapMaker J1S price changed from $899 to $999.00 +$100.00 / +11.12%
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Recommendation List updates:

3/19/2024NymoLabs NBS-6040 has earned the title of 'The Best Performance Benchtop CNC (Mid-Size)'. NEW MACHINE Ranking #2
2/3/202412/5/2023
The BambuLab A1 ($399) has earned the title of 'The Most Advanced High-Speed 3D Printer (Regular Size)'.
Updated 2/3/2024
Due to a heated bed issue that has been recalled by the manufacturer, the A1 will be temporarily removed from our recommendation list until the issue has been resolved.
1/29/2024Creality K1C ($559) has replaced Creality K1 as 'The Best Value fully-enclosed High-Speed 3D Printer (Regular Size)'. NEW MACHINE Ranking #4
12/5/2023AnyCubic Kobra 2 Max ($519) has earned the titles of 'The Best Value Budget 3D Printer (Large Size)'. NEW MACHINE Ranking #8
10/17/2023BambuLab A1 Mini ($299) has earned the titles of 'The Most Advanced Mini 3D Printer' and 'The Best Value High-Speed Mini 3D Printer'. NEW MACHINE Ranking #1
9/6/2023AnyCubic Kobra 2 Pro ($279) has replaced AnyCubic Kobra 2 as 'The Best Performance Budget Regular Size 3D Printer'. NEW MACHINE Ranking #6
9/7/2023Creality Ender-3 V3 SE ($199) has replaced Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro as 'The Best Value budget Regular Size 3D Printer'. NEW MACHINE Ranking #7

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Laser Engraver Recommendation List

#1 The Best Performance Open-Frame Laser Engraver (Diode:24W)

AtomStack A24 Pro $569.99

Review date: Jan 19, 2024

Evaluation Scores
Speed 10/10
Engraving Quality 8/10
Technology 7/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 7/10
Service / Support 7/10
Appearance 9/10
Value 7/10
Total: 64/80
Features:
  • Working area: 365x305mm
  • Claimed Top speed 600mm/s (833mm/s or 50,000mm/m actual speed tested)
  • One-piece CNC machined aluminum frame
  • Cross-hair red laser alignment
  • Laser module available at 6W / 12W / 24W

#2 The Best Performance Fully Enclosed Laser Engraver (Diode:40W)

xTool S1 $2199.99

Review date: Nov 18, 2023

Evaluation Scores
Speed 9/10
Engraving Quality 8/10
Technology 8/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 8/10
Service / Support 7/10
Appearance 9/10
Value 6/10
Total: 64/80
Features:
  • Working area: 498x319mm
  • Top speed 600mm/s
  • Fully enclosed, Auto focus adjustment, BLtouch style probe for curved object
  • 2-point marking system with cross alignemnt laser
  • Swapable laser module: 20W Diode / 40W Diode / 2W IR

#3 The Best Build Quality Open-Frame Laser Engraver (10W / 20W)

xTool D1 Pro $668.99

Review date: Aug 14, 2022

Evaluation Scores
Speed 7/10
Engraving Quality 8/10
Technology 8/10
Hardware / Build Quality 9/10
Workflow / UI 8/10
Service / Support 7/10
Appearance 9/10
Value 5/10
Total: 61/80
Features:
  • Working area: 430x400(10W) / 430x390(20W)
  • Top speed 400mm/s
  • Max work height 50mm
  • Free xTool Creative Space / Also support LightBurn via USB cable
  • Precise Focus Adjustment for thick wood cutting

#4 The Best VALUE Open-Frame Laser Engraver (10W)

Comgrow Z1 $269

Review date: Dec 4, 2021

Evaluation Scores
Speed 2/10
Engraving Quality 7/10
Technology 5/10
Hardware / Build Quality 6/10
Workflow / UI 5/10
Service / Support 7/10
Appearance 5/10
Value 9/10
Total: 46/80
Features:
  • Working area: 400x400
  • Top speed 100mm/s
  • Max work height 105mm
  • Free laserGRBL or LightBurn
  • Super low price with reasonable quality