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BEST OVERALL

Bambu Lab A1 Mini

$219

Plug and play. Perfect prints from day one.

500mm/sAuto-LevelWi-Fi
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BEST VALUE

Creality Ender 3 V3 SE

$199

Unbeatable price. Massive community support.

Auto-LevelHeated Bed
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BEST FOR MULTI-COLOR

Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo

$399

Print in 4 colors automatically.

600mm/sMulti-ColorAuto-Level
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P1S

Bambu Lab

Premium Pick
Price
$699
Type
FDM
Build Size
256×256×256mm
Speed
500mm/s
Amazon Rating
4.7(980)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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A1 Mini

Bambu Lab

Best Overall
Price
$219
Type
FDM
Build Size
180×180×180mm
Speed
500mm/s
Amazon Rating
4.6(1.3K)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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A1 Combo

Bambu Lab

Multi-Color
Price
$439
Type
FDM
Build Size
256×256×256mm
Speed
500mm/s
Amazon Rating
4.5(620)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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Centauri Carbon

Elegoo

Best Enclosed
Price
$299
Type
FDM
Build Size
256×256×256mm
Speed
500mm/s
Amazon Rating
4.5(290)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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Ender 3 V3 SE

Creality

Best Budget
Price
$199
Type
FDM
Build Size
220×220×250mm
Speed
250mm/s
Amazon Rating
4.4(890)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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Neptune 4 Pro

Elegoo

Value Pick
Price
$239
Type
FDM
Build Size
225×225×265mm
Speed
500mm/s
Amazon Rating
4.4(780)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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Kobra 3 Combo

Anycubic

Multi-Color
Price
$399
Type
FDM
Build Size
250×250×260mm
Speed
600mm/s
Amazon Rating
4.3(450)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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Ender 3 V3

Creality

Fast Budget
Price
$289
Type
FDM
Build Size
220×220×250mm
Speed
600mm/s
Amazon Rating
4.3(420)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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K1C

Creality

Speed King
Price
$399
Type
FDM
Build Size
220×220×250mm
Speed
600mm/s
Amazon Rating
4.2(340)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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Mars 4 Ultra

Elegoo

Miniatures
Price
$219
Type
Resin
Build Size
153×77×165mm
Speed
N/A
Amazon Rating
4.1(560)
Features
Wi-Fi
Heated Bed
Enclosed
Multi-Color
Auto-Level
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New to 3D Printing?

Here's what you need to know

FDM vs Resin

FDM (Filament)

Uses plastic spools that melt and layer

  • Best for beginners
  • Larger prints possible
  • Cheaper materials (~$20/kg)
  • Safer, less messy

Resin

Uses liquid that hardens with UV light

  • Incredible detail for miniatures
  • Requires gloves & ventilation
  • Smaller build sizes
  • More post-processing

Our recommendation: Start with FDM unless you specifically want to print tiny detailed miniatures.

What Can You Print?

🎮
Toys & Gadgets
🏠
Home Organizers
🎭
Cosplay Props
🔧
Replacement Parts
🎨
Art & Decor
🎲
Game Miniatures

The possibilities are endless. Most beginners start with fun projects from Thingiverse or Printables.

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