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We offer useful 3D printers selections, lists and rankings to help our users find the best 3D printer. Our goal is to offer reliable product roundups so our readers can easily get an overview of the best products on a given category. We filter through hundreds of products to select only the best ones.

We prepare those lists of top 3D printers using our metascore rating system, combined with our 3D printing expertise and industry knowledge and whenever possible our in-house tests. We also comb through hundreds of user reviews on websites such as Amazon and community feedback on active 3D printing forums (Reddit, specialized forums, Facebook groups...). We summarize those reviews into actionable insights to make our product listicles as relevant as possible.

There are cases when a metascore isn’t available– for example, professional or industrial products that are difficult to rate fairly. In those cases, our product round-ups cover the top products on the market, ranked in no particular order.

So, what is the best 3D printer? Start your research and find out now with our articles below!

Best resin 3D printers in 2020 – SLA, DLP, LCD

Last update: December 3, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

What's the best resin 3D printer on the market? Discover our selection of the best resin 3D printers (LCD/DLP/SLA technologies).

Guide to post-processing for 3D printed parts

Last update: December 3, 2020

By Benedict O'Neill

Post-processing is an important part of the additive manufacturing process. Find out more about post-processing 3D printed parts with our complete guide.

Cheap resin 3D printer: 10 best options in 2020

Last update: November 26, 2020

By Aniwaa team

Need a cheap resin 3D printer for your workshop? Check out our selection of some of the best budget resin 3D printers out there this year.

The 10 best full-color 3D printers in 2020

Last update: November 26, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

What's the best full-color 3D printer on the market? See our selection of full-color 3D printers, able to 3D print objects in photorealistic colors.

3D bioprinting: Comprehensive guide and product selection

Last update: November 17, 2020

By Benedict O'Neill

3D bioprinting is a process in which a machine called a 3D bioprinter is used to fabricate tissue structures that contain cells and an extracellular matrix.

Food 3D printing: 7 food 3D printers available in 2020

Last update: November 3, 2020

By Martin Lansard

There aren't that many commercially available food 3D printers on the market today- see which ones are in our guide to food 3D printing.

Large format 3D printers for professionals

Last update: October 27, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

In this guide, we cover large format 3D printers (XL) that are too big to fit on a desktop (L), but smaller than industrial systems (XXL).

The 8 best all-in-one 3D printers in 2020

Last update: October 27, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

All-in-one 3D printers (3-in-1 or 2-in-1) can CNC mill, laser engrave/cut, and more. Check out today's top 8 multifunctional 3D printers!

Best 3D printer under $1000 in 2020: buying guide

Last update: October 27, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

What is the best 3D printer for under $1000? Check out our top 10 picks and find the best 1000-dollar 3D printer for you (FDM, desktop).

Best 3D printer under $500: buying guide and selection

Last update: October 27, 2020

By Aniwaa team

Here we take a look at some of the top-rated 3D printers under $500 (Creality, Tronxy, Qidi...) and explain which specs features you should look out for!

Best budget 3D printer under $300: Selection and buying guide

Last update: October 27, 2020

By Aniwaa team

Here's our shortlist of some of the best budget 3D printers under $300 this year, followed by tips on how to choose your 3D printer on a budget. Enjoy!

Desktop SLS 3D printers: the best powder printers

Last update: October 19, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

What's the best desktop SLS 3D printer on the market? See our comprehensive selection of benchtop and desktop SLS printers (office-sized).

PEEK 3D printer 2020: high-temp 3D printers for PEEK and PEI (ULTEM)

Last update: October 14, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

PEEK 3D printers that can handle high-performance materials (includes ULTEM, PEKK) are hard to find. Read our high-temp 3D printer guide for more info.

Metal 3D printers in 2020: a comprehensive guide

Last update: October 7, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

What is the best metal 3D printer on the market in 2020? See our comprehensive guide of all metal 3D printing systems (powder, filament, jetting, etc.).

Ceramic 3D printing 2020: guide and ceramic 3D printer selection

Last update: October 6, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

Discover our list of the best ceramic 3D printers (professional and industrial) and our complete guide to ceramic 3D printing.

The 10 best professional 3D printers in 2020

Last update: October 6, 2020

By Martin Lansard

What's the best professional 3D printer on the market in 2020? Discover our selection of the 11 best professional 3D printers right here.

The best large volume 3D printers for professionals in 2020

Last update: October 6, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

We've made a selection of some of the best large volume 3D printers available for professionals in 2020.

Largest 3D printers in 2020

Last update: July 30, 2020

By Martin Lansard

Discover some of the largest 3D printers availabe in 2020 with our top 10 selection for XXL-sized prints.

Carbon fiber 3D printers: guide to continuous composite 3D printing

Last update: July 1, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

Continuous carbon fiber 3D printers allow professionals to produce very strong, lightweight parts. Find out more in our guide.

Large format resin 3D printer selection for professionals

Last update: June 1, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

Need to produce large, detailed parts or batches of customized objects? A professional and large format resin 3D printer may be what you're looking for.

3D printer sales, deals and discounts

Last update: April 28, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

Looking for a 3D printer in your budget? We regularly update our 3D printer sales, deals and discounts page. Be on the lookout for the perfect steal!

3D printer holiday gift guide 2020

Last update: April 28, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

In our 3D printer holiday gift guide you'll find 3D printers for beginners, kids, makers, and DIYers. We also list some cool filaments!

The 10 best 3D printing services in 2020 (on-demand manufacturing)

Last update: April 24, 2020

By Ludivine Cherdo

3D printing services enable you to 3D print your files quickly and efficiently without the hassle. Check out some of the best online 3D print services here!