48 Most Compact 3D Printers

Under $500

70 mm³

200 µm

6

9

7

Simple One-Touch Operation & Compact Size

FDM

Very Small Build Volume & Limited To PLA

Under $2000

74 mm³

25 µm

9

7

8

Exceptional Detail Quality & Fast Printing Speed

Resin (LCD)

Small Build Volume & Messy Post-Processing

Under 200

120 mm³

100 µm

6.5

8.5

7

Very Affordable, Compact Size, Heated Bed and Compact Design

FDM

Tiny Build Volume, Limited Features and Limited Material Compatibility

Under 500

127 mm³

50 µm

8.5

8

7.5

High Precision Prints, User-Friendly Interface and Affordable

MSLA

Small Build Volume & Limited Material Options

Under 500

127 mm³

50 µm

8

8.5

7.5

Affordable, User-Friendly Interface and Compact Design

MSLA

Small Build Volume & Basic Features

Under 500

129 mm³

50 µm

9

8

7.5

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

SLA

Small Build Volume & Post-Processing Required

Under 500

143 mm³

35 µm

8.5

8.5

8

High Detail, Affordable and User-Friendly

MSLA

Small Build Volume & Post-Processing Required

Under 500

143 mm³

35 µm

9

7.5

8

High Detail Prints, Fast Printing Speed and Compact Size

MSLA

Small Build Volume & Requires Post-Processing

Under 5000

145 mm³

25 µm

9.5

8.5

9

Extremely High Accuracy, Biocompatible Materials and Easy To Use

SLA

High Price & Limited To Resin Printing

Under 5000

145 mm³

25 µm

9.9

9.5

9

Exceptional Detail, User-Friendly Software, Automated Workflows, Excellent Print Quality, Wide Range Of Materials, Exceptional Print Quality, Low Maintenance and Automated Resin System

SLA

Expensive Proprietary Resins, Small Build Volume, Expensive Consumables, Expensive Proprietary Resin and Limited Build Volume

Under 500

150 mm³

100 µm

7.5

9

8

Fully Enclosed, Removable Build Plate, Quiet Operation, Fully Enclosed Design, Removable Heated Bed and Built-In Camera

FDM

Small Build Volume & Limited Material Compatibility

Under 20000

165 mm³

100 µm

9

8

9

High-Detail Nylon Prints & No Supports Needed

SLS

Expensive & Requires Powder Handling

Under 1000

165 mm³

22 µm

9.5

7.5

8

Ultra-High Resolution, Fast Printing Speed and Affordable For Its Capabilities

MSLA

Small Build Volume & Limited To Resin Printing

Under 10000

190 mm³

20 µm

9.5

8.5

9

High-Temperature Printing, Soluble Supports, Precision, Heated Chamber, Cloud-Connected, Circulating Heated Chamber, Dual Extrusion and High Precision

FDM

Very Expensive, Proprietary Materials, Expensive, Limited To Makerbot Materials and Small Build Volume For The Price

Under 500

192 mm³

50 µm

9.5

7

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

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

Under 1000

200 mm³

100 µm

8.5

8

8.5

Dual Independent Extruders, Enclosed Chamber, Affordable and Sturdy Frame

FDM

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

Under $1000

200 mm³

100 µm

7

8

6

User-Friendly Interface & Enclosed Printing Area

FDM

Limited Material Compatibility & Slow Print Speed

Under $1500

210 mm³

50 µm

8

9

8

Auto-Loading Filament System & Wi-Fi Connectivity

FDM

Expensive Proprietary Filaments & Limited Build Volume

Under $1000

219 mm³

28 µm

9.8

7.5

8

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

MSLA

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

Under $500

220 mm³

100 µm

8.5

9

8

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

FFF

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

Under 500

220 mm³

100 µm

7.8

7.5

8

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

FDM

Manual Bed Leveling, Limited Build Volume and Noisy Operation

Under 5000

230 mm³

20 µm

9

9

9.5

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

FDM

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

Under 500

235 mm³

100 µm

8

9

8

Easy To Use, Auto Leveling and Silent Operation

FDM

Limited Build Volume & Basic Features

Under $1000

245 mm³

28 µm

9.6

8

8.5

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

MSLA

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

Under 1000

245 mm³

25 µm

9.5

8

8.5

Large Build Volume For Resin & 6K Resolution

MSLA

Requires Post-Processing & UV Exposure Needed