The 10 Best Home 3D Printers
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Best Home 3D Printers
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For this post, I have put together a collection of the best home 3D printers currently available.
UPDATED: February 12, 2020.
MY TOP PICK:
If you are looking for the best overall, I recommend the QIDI Technology Dual Extruder because it offers an enclosed chamber and durable metal components.
I first became familiar with 3D printing technology while working for one of the world's leading architecture firms. In fact, the office used more 3D printing material than any other company in the world except for Nike. The technology is truly revolutionary and is only limited by your imagination.
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If you are looking for a gift or something special for yourself, these powerful devices are a fun option. Or perhaps you could use one of these printers to create something completely unique.
So here is my list of the 10 Best Home 3D Printers.
Enjoy!
1. QIDI Technology Dual Extruder 3D Printer
The QIDI Technology Dual Extruder features a fully enclosed chamber to maintain a constant temperature.
Features an aluminum print bed to maintain a level surface and avoid warping during heating.
Includes a durable metal frame and platform to help resist heat deformation and maintain stability when printing.
Features a dual extruder that allows the printing of two filament types and colors.
Includes an adjustable layer resolution of 0.1 to 0.2mm.
Features a 0.4mm sized nozzle.
Includes printing software.
2. Comgrow Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer
The Comgrow Creality Ender 3 Pro features a Y-axis frame design to help with stability when printing.
Features a rapid-heat system that only takes 5 minutes to heat the bed to 110C (230F).
Includes a removable surface plate to easily take out objects after cooling.
Offers the ability to resume printing if it is interrupted, reducing the chance a model will be ruined.
Features an extruder design that reduces clogs.
3. FlashForge Creator Pro 3D Printer
The FlashForge Creator Pro features a metal frame that provides stability when printing.
Features a thick aluminum print bed to reduce the risk of warping during heating.
Includes a guide rod that reduces the risk of the print arm deforming and helps to maintain accuracy in the Z-axis.
Features an enclosed chamber that provides insulation and protection for ABS prints.
Offers an easy-access door design to easily reach completed models.
Features large screws to easily and quickly adjust the print bed.
Must-have accessory:
Don't forget the filament.
4. ELEGOO Mars UV 3D Printer
The ELEGOO Mars UV features a large 3.5 inch color touch screen to show the printing in real-time.
Features a built-in computer that allows you to print files directly from a USB drive.
Offer the ability to “hollow out” models to reduce the material required to complete the print.
Features a 2560 x 1440 2K HD masking LCD.
Offers 0.00185” (0.047mm) XY axis resolution.
Features an aluminum frame for stability when printing.
4.72” x 2.68” x 6.1” build volume.
Minimal assembly is required, allowing for printing shortly after unboxing.
Includes the CHITUBOX slicing software.
5. ANYCUBIC Photon UV 3D Printer
The ANYCUBIC Photon UV features high-speed printing at approximately 20~30mm/h.
Includes an onboard screen that allows for previewing and monitoring of prints in real-time.
Features an X-Y resolution of 47 microns.
Offers a Z-layer height of as little as 10 microns.
Includes slicer software.
4.52” x 2.56” x 6.1” build volume.
6. QIDI Technology X-One2 3D Printer
The QIDI Technology X-One2 features metal platform supports and a heated aluminum print bed.
Features a 3.5-inch touch screen to control printer settings.
Includes a 6mm thick aluminum alloy build platform that helps to reduce the risk of deformation when heated up to 110C.
Offers the ability to print a range of filament types.
Includes a guide rod that reduces the risk of the print arm deforming and helps to maintain accuracy in the Z-axis.
Includes the free QIDI print slicing software.
7. BIBO 2 Touch Laser 3D Printer
The BIBO 2 Touch Laser features dual extruders allowing simultaneous filament types and colors.
Features an onboard color touch screen to easily control the unit while printing.
Includes a system that can detect if the filament has run out and will automatically pause the print job.
Features of the dual extruders include the ability to print with a dissolvable filament that acts as a temporary support material.
Includes an aluminum frame for stability when printing.
Features an enclosed case that allows for accurate temperature control, ideal for ABS filaments.
Offers WiFi control to operate the unit.
8. Dremel DigiLab 3D20 3D Printer
The Dremel DigiLab 3D20 features a color LCD touch screen to control the unit.
Touch screen offers the ability to control the settings and find print files on the SD card.
Features a fully enclosed design that helps to maintain a consistent internal temperature.
Features a 9” x 5.9” x 5.5” build volume.
Offers a 100 micron resolution.
Specifically designed for printing with PLA filament.
9. Official Creality Ender 3 3D Printer
The Official Creality Ender 3 features the POM Triangle-Slot wheels that offer quiet and stable operation.
Features a resume printing function for when it is interrupted, for example, by a power outage.
Quickly heats the bed in five minutes to 90C.
Features an operating temperature of up to 115C.
Offers the ability to transfer print files to the unit using a microSD card.
10. Dremel Digilab 3D45 3D Printer
The Dremel Digilab 3D45 offers the ability to print materials including PETG, PLA, ECO ABS, and Nylon.
Features a fully enclosed design that allows for greater control over the internal temperature.
Includes a removable glass print bed and a metal 0.4 mm nozzle.
Offers a 50 micron layer height.
Offers WiFi control to operate the unit from anywhere.
Features a 6" x 10" x 6.7" (402 cu. in.) build volume.
I hope this list of the best home 3D printers was helpful.
If you think I left out one that is important or have a suggestion for a future article, let me know in the comments below.
Brandon Hubbard, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
