10 Most Popular 3D Printers For Home
I developed my interest in 3D printing a few years ago when 3D printers were not too popular. But as time progressed, 3D printers gained popularity, thanks to the creators.
3D printing technology has risen exponentially since then. Also, 3D printing technology is becoming better and better, providing great quality prints. I have noticed that it's becoming a hobby, and people are using 3D printers at home these days.
Here are the 10 most popular 3D printers for home:
Monoprice Mini Delta V2
Monoprice Mini Delta V2 is affordable, costing less than $200. It does not require any extra assembling. And I like it, but it has been developed for a particular audience. It needs some tweaking to get started. It comes up with a cheap microSD card and built-in Wi-Fi. It takes some time to set it up.
It is a reliable little 3D printer that works great for performing quick printing tasks at home. It can be used as a decent secondary 3D printer. I particularly like the auto-leveling feature and the idea of a color touch screen - a feature that sometimes gets neglected. Although it takes some time to correctly set it up, overall, it is a decent choice for home consumers.
Pros
- It is cheaper
- It takes a little space
Cons
- It's difficult to assemble
- Limited features
Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer
The Creality Ender 3 Pro 3D Printer is popular amongst home users, particularly hobbyists. This 3D printer weighs 19 pounds. It comes at a reasonable price and is fairly easy to use at home. The printer arrives partly assembled with all the required equipment and tools for a simple setup. Loading the plastic string is easy. Once set up and turned on, the device can instantly print materials with the quick heating feature that cools it down in only five minutes.
The flexible, heated, and removable magnetic print bed makes it easy for users to remove the printed models after the printing process is finished. However, users need to be careful when re-installing the bed. Overall, I personally feel that this 3D printer produces great quality prints and is cheaper. It's perfect for beginners to use at home.
Pros
- Easy to set up
- Decent quality printing
Cons
- Removing the printing bed can be difficult
Ultimaker S3
The next on the list is the very popular Ultimaker S3. It's available at a competitive price. It provides decent performance and carries some unique features. Ultimaker S3 ticks almost all the features required, making it a great choice for beginners. It has a very consistent printing quality with very few misprints.
Ultimaker 3 is a standout name with its different implementation of dual extruders, enabling users to work with two different filaments. This feature puts some limitations on its design, but the end result is pretty great. It runs pretty well, but its long printing time is sometimes off-putting. But if you are looking for a compact 3D printer, I believe it's a good fit for home users. It costs around $4,000, making it a little costly, but it's worth every penny.
Pros
- Unique design
- Easy to use
Cons
- It's a little costly
- Misprinting issue
Voxelab Aquila
Voxelab Aquila comes up next on the list. I personally like this 3D printer a lot. It's designed with a fully open-source alloy frame and is decent for home users. The Aquila 3D printer comes with a semi-assembled kit. When you are assembling it, you can explore all the features of the 3D printer, including all the internal and external processes of the Aquila 3D machine. On the other hand, as the machine is structured around open-source technology, users can upgrade or customize it the way they desire.
Also, I recommend using software like Cura and VoxelMaker. As far as the overall assembling of Voxelab Aquila is concerned, it comes equipped with a glass plate manufactured with carbon silicon. In addition to enabling users to silently print materials, the silicon glass plate gives a little protection from warping. It can be purchased for around $169.
Pros
- Comes with a semi-assembled kit
- Can be upgraded
Cons
- A bit costly
Biqu B1
This machine is considered a vibrant 3D printer, and it is fairly popular amongst home users. It is available in the market in two colors - black and purple. It has a feature of sporting RGB lighting, which is unique in itself. The creators of Biqu B1 are more focused on lights than other manufacturers.
For beginners, it contains the type of components the user may need to upgrade. It contains a standard V1.4 32-bit main board with drivers of TMC2225 stepper. It prints silently, at top-notch quality. Furthermore, it is a dual user machine that comes with a removable magnetic plate. Costing around $260, this device is a decent option for home.
Pros
- Dual user interface
- Available in two colors
Cons
- May need an upgrade
- A bit costly
ANYCUBIC Mega Pro 3D Printer
With both 3D printing and laser engraving functions, ANYCUBIC Mega Pro is a complete package. Weighing 24 pounds, the ANYCUBIC Mega Pro 3D Printer provides solutions to all kinds of 3D printing requirements, making it one of the most popular 3D printers for home use. The best part is, it is as cheap as an average entry-level 3D printer. So, if you're opting for ANYCUBIC, you’re getting so many different features at the cost of one.
With features such as filament detection and smart leveling and functions such as auto-resume, this 3D printer is extremely easy to use. Beyond the idea of fundamental 3D printing, it enables users to take a break at particular layers (as much as six times in one print) and exchange colors. This useful function allows users to create multi-color three-dimensional objects simultaneously and in one print.
The laser engraving function is simple to turn on, enabling you to attach the head for a relatively easy setup. This function of the laser is precise and useful for printing particular materials like wood, leather, and paper. This multifunction 3D printer is affordable and offers various creative 3D features.
Pros
- Affordable cost
- Dual functionality
Cons
- Touch screen interface looks outdated
Elegoo Mars 2
The Elegoo Mars 2 has been around for a while now. It is the ideal budget resin 3D printer of today. It comes with a mono LCD enabling 3-4 times faster printing. It has a resolution of about 51 microns in both axes, designed to be used across a structure volume of 129 x 80 x 150 mm.
Local compatibility with ChiTuBox, a free and easy-to-use slicer, with an addition of a simple level single bolt system of the plate, makes it a great choice for home users. That’s not it. With all these features and functions, you also get a resin plate of metal.
Its design is a bit inspired by the iMac. I like this 3D printer, and it is definitely up there with the most popular 3D printers for home.
Pros
- Simple to use
- Vibrant structure and design
- Decent print quality
Cons
- Comes with limited functions and features
Prusa Mini+
Next up is the elegant and efficient Prusa Mini+. The Prusa Mini+ provides a great overall 3D-printing experience with the help of its combination of appropriate size, reliability, and print quality - that too at a fairly low cost.
It delivers excellent performance by producing some top-quality prints. It functions with a wide range of filaments and its brands. A good thing about Prusa Mini+ is that it comes pre-assembled. It can be said that Prusa Mini+ is one of the quietest printers in the market, which makes them convenient to use at home.
According to reports, the Mini+ produces an average of eight models, which is one of the best for 3D printers. In addition, it prints objects in a way that makes them smooth and glossy. Unlike most other 3D printers in the market, its chances of making errors are relatively low.
Currently, it uses a USB feature to transfer files from the computer to the printer, but according to the creators of the Prusa 3D printer, there will be a feature to transfer files through Wi-Fi in the upcoming days. Once you insert the USB, you can scroll through the screen's menu with the help of a knob. Users find this feature more helpful and convenient than the white and blue screen of the previous version of Prusa.
Pros
- Reliable
- Quality Printing
- Affordable
Cons
- Requires time to set up
da Vinci Color
Recently, there has been great hype about this specific 3D printer, known as da Vinci Color. It can be considered one of the finest 3D printers for printing miniatures. It carries dual-extruders to combine multiple colors at once. It is done with the help of a colorless filament, which paints the prints with its inkjet cartridges. These cartridges are also called inkjet heads and powder beds.
One thing that I find off-putting is the color replication and that the vibrant element is not always up to the mark. This 3D printer has the ability to produce waterproof prints; therefore, the colors won’t wash away from the printed object. It requires users to buy their own filament and ink from vendors. da Vinci Color cost a little more than its competitors.
It is a popular 3D printer for home users and carries the features mentioned above. Printing is quick and consistent, provided its different systems and processes. It carries a sensor, which detects if the filament is having trouble. It allows users to simply pause and resume print tasks at any time for any reason. It is an excellent 3D printer, thanks to its filament wheel, touch screen, and black case.
Pros
- Multiple colors available
- Modern user interface
- Easy to use
Cons
- Price is high
BCN3D Sigma D25
Concluding the list with the very efficient and elegant BCN3D Sigma D25. It is smaller in size. This recent variant from BCN also comes with features like dual extruding, allowing users to use two different spools of stuff at once.
It allows users to either make two copies of 3D print at once or use two separate colors to make a multicolored 3D print. The working area is 420 by 300 by 200mm. This 3D printer comes with a menu system and a bundled version of software such as Cura 3D, making it an excellent choice for home users. One thing that is a little worrying is that the documentation and instructions are a little difficult to understand, even in English. Also, it is difficult to set up the 3D printer as it doesn’t come with the ease of plug-and-play.
Printing is rapid, and the default settings go a level above what many other 3D printers in the market have to offer. The automated calibration methods and tools are very handy, much more specific than some 3D printers on the list. You have the option to move far beyond the typical 1.75mm PLA filament that many popular 3D printers are using. BCN3D Sigma D25 uses 3mm filament and a wide range of professional materials.
Pros
- Compact size
- Dual-extruder
Cons
- High cost
Based on the research and study, the above-mentioned 3D printers are some of the most popular 3D printers currently available in the market for home users.
