3D

Anycubic’s Photon M3 brings an unbelievably low price to resin-based 3D printing. But quirky software means this isn’t the best choice for your introduction to 3D printing.

The Formlabs Form 3+ remains the resin printer to beat for artists, designers, and others who need quick, fast prints, because it is hassle-free, easy to use, and easily adapts to multiple users.

The FlashForge Adventurer 4 is a powerful, low-cost 3D printer that can handle multiple materials, though you’ll run into a few quirks that can interfere with the print process.

Many resin-based 3D printers cost around $2,000 or more, but the Photon Mono X 3D printer delivers quality prints for $599. It’s an inexpensive way to try SLA 3D printing.

The Monoprice Delta Mini V2 3D printer is an improvement over the original entry-level 3D printer. It’s a good, inexpensive option for newcomers, but software flaws remain.

The Peopoly Phenom is an intriguing resin 3D printer for less. But you’ll have to be pretty comfortable with 3D printing to make the most of it.

XYZprinting's latest entry-level 3D printer, the da Vinci Nano, packs in a lot of features for its low price, and is a good choice for getting started with 3D printing.

The Polaroid PlaySmart 3D printer costs more than other novice models, but it produces great prints. Here’s how it measures up to other top 3D printers.

The intriguing Peopoly Moai 3D printer gives you a relatively expensive entry into SLA printing, though extensive tweaking and expertise is required.