Find the Right 3D Printer for You!
Finding the right 3D printer can be a daunting task, so to make the decision easier I have put together my personal recommendations. These include printers suitable for both beginner and experienced 3D printer users as well as printers suitable for hobbyists and businesses.
Flashforge Adventurer 5M
Fast, reliable 3D printing at an affordable price!
Comes fully assembled and only takes between 15-20 minutes to get up and printing.
Features: auto bed levelling, auto z-offset, filament run-out sensor and Wi-Fi printing.
Does not have a camera for remote viewing or for recording time-lapses
Max Build Size: 220 x 220 x 220 mm
Great for printing PLA, PETG & TPU.
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Flashforge Adventurer 5M Pro
Fast, reliable 3D printing at an affordable price!
Fully assembled and enclosed 3D printer that only takes between 15-20 minutes to get up and printing.
Features: auto bed levelling, auto z-offset, filament run-out sensor, auto shutdown and Wi-Fi printing.
Comes with a camera for remote viewing or for recording time-lapses.
Max Build Size: 220 x 220 x 220 mm
Great for printing PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC and carbon fiber reinforced materials.
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Bambu Lab A1
Fast, reliable, multi-colour 3D printing at an affordable price!
Semi-assembled 3D printer that only takes between 15-20 minutes to get up and printing.
Features: auto bed levelling, auto z-offset, filament run-out sensor, active motor noise cancellation and Wi-Fi printing.
The A1 Combo comes with the AMS Lite which is a 4 colour automated material system used for multi-colour 3D printing.
Comes with a camera and mobile app for remote viewing or for recording time-lapses.
Max Build Size: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
Great for printing PLA, PETG & TPU.
Bambu Lab A1 Mini
Fast, reliable, multi-colour 3D printing at an affordable price!
Almost fully assembled 3D printer that only takes between 15-20 minutes to get up and printing.
Features: auto bed levelling, auto z-offset, filament run-out sensor, active motor noise cancellation and Wi-Fi printing.
The A1 Mini Combo comes with the AMS Lite which is a 4 colour automated material system used for multi-colour 3D printing.
Comes with a camera and mobile app for remote viewing or for recording time-lapses.
Max Build Size: 180 x 180 x 180 mm
Great for printing PLA, PETG & TPU.
Bambu Lab P1S
Fast, reliable, multi-colour 3D printing!
Fully assembled 3D printer that only takes between 15-20 minutes to get up and printing.
Features: auto bed levelling, auto z-offset, filament run-out sensor, active motor noise cancellation and Wi-Fi printing.
The P1S Combo comes with the AMS which is a 4 colour automated material system used for multi-colour 3D printing.
Comes with a low resolution camera and mobile app for remote viewing or for recording time-lapses.
Max Build Size: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
Great for printing PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC and carbon fiber reinforced materials.
BigTreeTech Panda Touch
If the absence of a touchscreen display is the deciding factor for not purchasing the P1S and opting for the X1 Carbon instead, then I would recommend having a look at the third-party touchscreen display called the Panda Touch by BigTreeTech, which is designed to sit nicely on top of the P1S.
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Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Fast, reliable, multi-colour 3D printing!
Fully assembled 3D printer that only takes between 15-20 minutes to get up and printing.
Features: auto bed levelling, auto z-offset, filament run-out sensor, active motor noise cancellation and Wi-Fi printing.
The X1 Carbon Combo comes with the AMS which is a 4 colour automated material system used for multi-colour 3D printing.
Comes with a camera and mobile app for remote viewing or for recording time-lapses.
Max Build Size: 256 x 256 x 256 mm
Great for printing PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PC and carbon fiber reinforced materials.