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3D printers have come a long way since their inception and they’re now more user-friendly (and affordable!) than ever. So if you've been on the fence about buying one, have we got a deal for you!

By Jade Chung-Lee
Two 3D printers on a circuit background

It might be the first time someone used a 3D-printed gun to carry out an assassination.

By Michael Kan
3d printed guns

Looking to up your hobbyist game in 2025? Black Friday is a great time to grab a deeply discounted 3D printer. Save up to $150 on these top-rated models.

By Tony Hoffman
Expert-Approved Black Friday 2024 Deals on 3D Printers

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. Here's everything to know before you buy one, along with the top models from our hands-on testing.

By Tony Hoffman
Dual-Extruder Printer

Today's affordable 3D printers will likely surprise you: You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once found only in high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are the top budget performers in our testing.

By Tony Hoffman
Elegoo Neptune
4.0
Editors' Choice

The Creality Ender-3 V3 is a highly capable open-frame 3D printer that's easy to love if you're just starting out in the hobby, thanks to simple assembly and speedy, high-quality prints.

By Zackery Cuevas
Creality Ender-3 V3
4.0

The Creality K1 is an excellent 3D printer for beginners and experienced tinkers alike, thanks to a closed-frame design, decent print quality, and compatibility with a panoply of filaments.

By Ted Needleman
The Creality K1

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more.

By Tony Hoffman
A 3D printer
4.5
Editors' Choice

The open-frame Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus 3D printer produces big, high-quality prints for a moderate price, making it a good choice for a hobbyist or daring newbie with enough table or bench space to put it.

By Tony Hoffman
Elegoo Neptune 4 Plus

We break down the pros and cons of the various types of 3D printing materials, from PETG to TPU, to help you figure out which filament is best for your prints.

By Tony Hoffman
3D Printer Filament Prusa

Prime Day is technically over, but if you act fast, there are still some fantastic deals on 3D printers that are active on the site. Check these out!

By Emily Price
Amazon Prime Day 2024 3D Printer Deals

At-home 3D printing is no longer a pipe dream; it's a reality, and reality can be quite expensive. If you've been on the fence about stepping up your maker game now's the time to snag a sale.

By Emily Price
Amazon Prime Day 2024 3D Printer Deals

At-home 3D printing is no longer a pipe dream; it's a reality, and reality can be quite expensive. If you've been on the fence about stepping up your maker game now's the time to snag an early sale.

By Emily Price
Amazon Prime Day 2024 3D Printer Deals
4.5
Editors' Choice

The Bambu Lab A1 mini is a top-notch 3D printer for beginners or hobbyists seeking an affordable option. It's easy to get going, fast, capable of four-color printing, and makes great-looking prints.

By Ted Needleman
The Bambu Labs A1 Mini Combo
4.5
Editors' Choice

Easy to set up and use, the Original Prusa MK4 open-frame 3D printer carries the company's vaunted print quality into a new generation. It's not cheap, but it's a superior pick for serious hobbyists and budding makers.

By Tony Hoffman
Original Prusa MK4: Hero

3D printing at home? In this economy? Are we living in the future? Nope, they really are becoming attainable devices, and even more so during this six-day sale event.

By Kegan Mooney
Triptych of 3D prtiners

The gunmaker has ignored reports of handguns being turned into illegal machine guns with homemade 'Glock switches,' the lawsuit alleges.

3d printed gun
3.5

Creality's budget-priced Ender-3 S1 is easy to assemble and can produce jumbo objects, but uneven print quality and cumbersome leveling temper our enthusiasm for this open-frame 3D printer.

By Tony Hoffman
Creality Ender-3 S1 Plus: Front

After A1 3D printer users reported damage to the cables connecting the heatbed, Bambu issues a recall and offers two solutions for those with an affected model.

By Josh Hendrickson
A 3D printer with three filament spools attached

No matter what your printing and scanning needs might be, we've rounded up the best Black Friday discounts so you can print more for less.

By Cierra Cowan
the 3D printer