17 3D Printers more durable than MakerBot Method X

Dual Extrusion, Large Build Volume, High Precision, Dual Extrusion Capability and Enclosed Build Chamber

FDM

Under 10000

330 mm³

20 µm

Expensive, Large Footprint and Very Expensive

9.8

9

9.5

9.5

High-Temperature Capable, Large Build Volume and Industrial Reliability

FDM

Under 5000

~

20 µm

Very Expensive & Steep Learning Curve

9.5

7.5

9.5

9.5

Huge Build Volume, High Precision and IDEX System

FDM

Under 10000

300 mm³

10 µm

Very High Price & Steep Learning Curve

9.5

7

9

9.5

Massive Build Volume, IDEX System and High-Temp Materials

FDM

Under 10000

420 mm³

50 µm

Very High Price & Steep Learning Curve

9

7.5

9

9.5

Prints High-Performance Polymers & Heated Chamber

FDM

Under 30000

400 mm³

50 µm

Very Expensive & Specialized Use Case

9

7

9.5

9.5

Open Source, Durable Construction, Wide Material Compatibility, Large Build Volume, Open Source Design and Versatile Material Compatibility

FDM

Under 5000

280 mm³

50 µm

Expensive, Noisy Operation and Loud Operation

8.5

7.5

9.5

9.5

Large Build Volume, Advanced Material Compatibility, Air Filtration System, Dual Extrusion, Material Station, High-Quality Prints, Enclosed Build Chamber and Advanced Material Management

FFF

Under $10000

330 mm³

20 µm

Very Expensive, Steep Learning Curve, Expensive and Limited To Proprietary Materials

9.8

8.5

9.5

9

Extremely High Accuracy, Biocompatible Materials and Easy To Use

SLA

Under 5000

145 mm³

25 µm

High Price & Limited To Resin Printing

9.5

8.5

9

9

Huge Build Volume, Multi-Material Capability and High Reliability

FDM

Under 2000

360 mm³

50 µm

High Price & Long Lead Times

9.5

8

9.5

9

High-Quality Prints, User-Friendly, Large Community Support, Reliable, Open-Source and Great Community Support

FDM

Under 1000

250 mm³

50 µm

Noisy Operation, Requires Some Assembly, Slightly Pricier Than Competitors and Assembly Required For Kit Version

9.2

8.5

9.5

9

Excellent Print Quality, Dual Extrusion, Reliable, High Precision and Wide Material Compatibility

FDM

Under 5000

230 mm³

20 µm

High Price, Closed Material System, Expensive and Enclosed Printing Area Not Standard

9

9

9.5

9

Excellent Print Quality, Large Community Support and Reliable Performance

FFF

Under $1000

250 mm³

50 µm

Assembly Required & Noisy Operation

9

9.5

9.5

9

Excellent Print Quality, User-Friendly Interface and Large Community Support

FDM

Under 1000

~

50 µm

Higher Price Point Compared To Budget Options & Limited Build Volume For Large Projects

9.5

9

9.5

9

High Strength Parts, Continuous Fiber Reinforcement and Industrial-Grade Quality

FFF

Under $5000

320 mm³

100 µm

Expensive & Limited Material Options

9.5

8

9

9

Exceptional Print Quality, Highly Customizable and Active Community

FDM

Under 3000

350 mm³

50 µm

Requires Assembly & Steep Learning Curve

9.5

7

9

9

Enclosed Chamber With HEPA Filter, High Reliability, Educational Resources, User-Friendly, Enclosed Design, Reliable Performance, Reliable, Easy To Use and HEPA Filter

FDM

Under 2000

~

50 µm

Expensive, Limited Build Volume For Price, Limited Material Options, Expensive Proprietary Filaments and Limited Build Volume

8.5

9.5

9.5

9

Consistent Prints, Large Build Volume, Enclosed Design, Enclosed Heated Chamber and Automatic Calibration

FDM

Under 5000

300 mm³

90 µm

Expensive, Limited To Zortrax Materials and Limited To Proprietary Materials

8.5

8.5

9

9