31 Best 3D printers for hobbyists

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

FDM

Under 1000

250 mm³

50 µm

Hobbyists & Makers

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

9.2

8.5

9.5

Exceptional Print Quality, Highly Customizable and Active Community

FDM

Under 3000

350 mm³

50 µm

Hobbyists & DIY Enthusiasts

Requires Assembly & Steep Learning Curve

9.5

7

9

Excellent Print Quality, Large Community Support and Reliable Performance

FFF

Under $1000

250 mm³

50 µm

Hobbyists & Makers

Assembly Required & Noisy Operation

9

9.5

9.5

High-Quality Components, Easy To Use, Compact Design, Compact Size, High Quality For Price and Prusa Support

FDM

Under 500

~

50 µm

Beginners, Educators and Hobbyists

Small Build Volume, Limited Material Compatibility and Limited Material Versatility

9

9.5

9

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

FDM

Under 1000

~

50 µm

Hobbyists & Professionals

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

9.5

9

9.5

High Resolution, Fast Printing Speed, Large Build Volume For Resin, Large Build Volume For Resin Printer and Affordable

MSLA

Under $1000

245 mm³

28 µm

Hobbyists & Miniature Enthusiasts

Messy Post-Processing, Strong Resin Odor and Post-Processing Can Be Messy

9.6

8

8.5

High-Detail Prints, Large Build Volume For Resin, Fast Printing Speed, High-Resolution Prints and Large Build Volume For A Resin Printer

SLA

Under 500

192 mm³

50 µm

Enthusiasts, Professionals and Hobbyists

Messy Post-Processing, Strong Odor, Requires Post-Processing and Higher Material Cost

9.5

7

8.5

Large Build Volume For Resin & 6K Resolution

MSLA

Under 1000

245 mm³

25 µm

Hobbyists & Miniature Enthusiasts

Requires Post-Processing & UV Exposure Needed

9.5

8

8.5

Large Build Volume For Resin Printer, Ultra-High Resolution and Fast Printing Speed

MSLA

Under 1000

~

28 µm

Professionals & Hobbyists

Requires Post-Processing & Higher Resin Cost

9.5

8

8.5

Extremely High Resolution, Large Build Volume, Affordable Price, High-Resolution Prints, Ultra-High Resolution, Large Build Volume For Resin and Fast Printing

MSLA

Under $1000

219 mm³

28 µm

Hobbyists, Jewelers and Professionals

Post-Processing Can Be Messy, Learning Curve For Resin Printing, Requires Ventilation, Post-Processing Needed, Expensive Resin and Post-Processing Required

9.8

7.5

8

Direct Drive Extruder, Auto Bed Leveling, All-Metal Hotend, Easy To Assemble and Automatic Bed Leveling

FFF

Under $500

220 mm³

100 µm

Beginners & Hobbyists

Some Assembly Required, Inconsistent Quality Control, Small Build Volume and Noisy Operation

8.5

9

8

Excellent Detail And Resolution, Fast Printing Speed, Affordable Price, High Resolution, Fast Printing and Affordable

MSLA

Under 500

~

35 µm

Jewelry Makers, Miniature Enthusiasts and Hobbyists

Small Build Volume, Limited To Resin Printing and Post-Processing Required

9.5

7.5

8

High-Detail Prints, Affordable, Compact Size, High-Resolution Prints, Affordable Price and Compact Design

SLA

Under 500

129 mm³

50 µm

Hobbyists, Miniature Enthusiasts and Artists

Small Build Volume & Post-Processing Required

9

8

7.5

Easy To Use, Auto Leveling and Silent Operation

FDM

Under 500

235 mm³

100 µm

Beginners & Hobbyists

Limited Build Volume & Basic Features

8

9

8

High Detail, Affordable and User-Friendly

MSLA

Under 500

143 mm³

35 µm

Beginners & Hobbyists

Small Build Volume & Post-Processing Required

8.5

8.5

8

Dual Independent Extruders, Enclosed Chamber, Affordable and Sturdy Frame

FDM

Under 1000

200 mm³

100 µm

Hobbyists & Small Businesses

Smallish Build Volume, Noisy Operation, Small Build Volume and Outdated UI

8.5

8

8.5

High Detail Prints, Fast Printing Speed and Compact Size

MSLA

Under 500

143 mm³

35 µm

Hobbyists & Jewelry Makers

Small Build Volume & Requires Post-Processing

9

7.5

8

Low Cost, Easy To Upgrade, Large Community and Large Community Support

FDM

Under 500

220 mm³

100 µm

Beginners & Hobbyists

Manual Bed Leveling, Limited Build Volume and Noisy Operation

7.8

7.5

8

Huge Build Volume, Direct Drive Extruder, Affordable Price, Large Build Volume and Quiet Operation

FDM

Under 500

300 mm³

100 µm

Hobbyists & Makers

Long Heating Time, Requires Large Space, Long Heating Times For Large Prints and Assembly Required

8

7.5

8

Versatile (3D Printing Laser Engraving And CNC Carving), High-Quality Linear Modules, User-Friendly Touchscreen, 3-In-1 Machine (3D Printing CNC Laser), Modular Design, High Precision and 3-In-1 Machine

FDM

Under 1500

~

50 µm

Hobbyists, Makers, Small Businesses and Educators

Steep Learning Curve, Slower Print Speeds For Complex Models, Expensive For Single Function, Smaller Community, Expensive and Slower Than Dedicated Printers

8.5

7

8

Large Build Volume, Enclosed Chamber and Versatile Material Compatibility

FDM

Under 1000

270 mm³

50 µm

Hobbyists & Small Businesses

Inconsistent Customer Support & Heavy And Bulky

8

8.5

7.5

High Precision Prints, User-Friendly Interface and Affordable

MSLA

Under 500

127 mm³

50 µm

Hobbyists & Miniature Enthusiasts

Small Build Volume & Limited Material Options

8.5

8

7.5

Large Build Volume, Direct Drive Extruder and Silent Operation

FDM

Under 500

~

100 µm

Hobbyists, DIY Enthusiasts and Makers

Manual Bed Leveling, Limited Cooling For Large Prints and Limited Customer Support

8

8.5

7.5

Large Build Volume, Stable Cube Frame and Dual Z-Axis

FDM

Under 1000

~

100 µm

Hobbyists & Small Businesses

Long Heating Time For Large Bed & Requires Some Assembly

8

7.5

8

Easy Bed Leveling, Large Build Volume For Price, Good Print Quality, Auto-Leveling, Large Build Volume, Easy Assembly and Easy Setup

FDM

Under 500

~

100 µm

Beginners & Hobbyists

Limited Material Compatibility, Noisy Operation, Occasional Bed Adhesion Issues and Limited Customer Support

8

9

7.5