3D printing is a slow and precise process and requires patience and calibration knowledge to perform at optimum quality. Concerns like offline printing capability, resolution, and cleaning ease are items to consider when looking for a 3D printer for your home or office.

Creality’s Ender 3 Pro has been a staple for those who want to dive into the world of 3D printing. Even though it is quite easy to use, the possibilities with this 3D printer is quite vast when you take the time to tweak some settings. A removable flexible magnetic plate makes sure that the temperature stays consistent while you are printing to keep things safe. Printing large files with this printer is doable thanks to the 220mm x 220mm x 250mm build volume.

Why we love it:

— MeanWell power supply — Comes semi-assembled — Pre-installed thermal runway function

3D printers being expensive was true a few years back, but they’re now as accessible as ever. If you want to dip your toes into 3D printing, the Voxelab Aquila is a good place to start. It can print files with extreme precision and quality. Any models you print won’t slide off thanks to the quick-heating carbon-crystal silicon glass plate. The 220mm x 220mm x 250mm print volume lets you print large files.

Why we love it:

— Quiet printing — Resume print function — Stable, all-metal body

3D printing takes quite a bit of time, so much so that it may go into the wee hours of the night. Creality’s Ender 3 V2 provides a solution to that issue with its silent motherboard. It prints out at low decibels to reduce auditory disturbance in your space. It also provides a more stable and faster performance so you can get high-quality prints. The rotary knob makes loading in filament quick and easy. Combining that with the 4.3-inch colour screen interface makes for a seamless printing experience.

Why we love it:

— MeanWell power supply — Resume printing function — Easy to operate interface

The ELEGOO Mars 2 prints out highly-detailed pieces without all the fuss. Each resin layer only takes about 2 seconds to cure the resin with the built-in UV light structure. This setup makes for an optimized printing process that reduces any cleanup work post-print. The 2k Mono LCD maintains all the details of a sculpt, letting you print high-quality pieces in the comfort of your own home.

Why we love it:

— 6.08-inch LCD monitor — Accurate prints — Durable build quality

A few years ago, 3D printers cost thousands of pounds and were in use only in industrial settings. It’s a privilege to be able to have one in your home and increase your quality of life with your inventions. Regardless of which one you choose, these machines have functionality limited only by your imagination.