Top 3 Best Rated 3D-Printers


Want to buy a 3D printer…Yes?

Ok, which one?

There are thousands of 3D printers available for sale, but which ones are rated with top customer reviews? 3D hubs thankfully created a 2015 Best 3D print buying guide which was based on 2279 reviews of 300,000+ 3D printers.

I will just break down the top three. Here is a list of the top 3 best rated 3D-printers

The rating of each 3D printer included an overview of rint quality, ease-of-use, build quality, reliability, failure rate, noise level, customer service support, community, running expenses, openness, software and value.

Makergear M2

The Makergear M2 is a well-designed, reliable 3D printer and a top pick for fanatics.
This machine comes equipped with a heated platform which uses ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene plastic filament) or PLA (Polylactic Acid plastic filament, smells like candy when you print) to build objects with a maximum dimension of 203 x 254 x 203 mm. The 3D printer comes in either kit form or assembled. Users can also customize the machine with on board controls and interchangeable nozzles. Makergear recommends the use of Simplify3D software, but is flexible to allow users to choose their own software. With plentiful online tutorials and an active online community rates Makergear as one of the top 3 manufacturers in customer support.
The downsides? Makergear uses 3D printed parts which have been known to cause minor issues….oops, even so this high rated 3D printer basic kit starts at $1475.

Zortrax M200

Zortrax’s M200 is among the top choices for easy to use “plug n play” and reliability. The M200’s owners reported the fewest failed prints, with more than 96% of M200 owners recommending their printer. Even so when problems do arise, their online community usually has a quick fix.

The M200 only prints with ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene plastic filament), and has a 200 x 200 x 185 build platform which is perforated to ease the material’s tendency to warp. The printer comes assembled with a full range of accessories for just under $2000.

Printrbot Simple Metal 

Printbot Simple Metal is 3D printing without breaking the bank!

The new Simple Metal is the upgraded version of the entry level Printrbot Simple and comes with a powder-coated steel frame and an aluminum extruder (where the cooking process takes place). It features an auto-leveling probe that largely simplifies Z-axis calibration. The maximum build volume is 150mm x 150mm x 150mm. The standard version prints only with PLA (Polylactic Acid plastic filament, smells like candy when you print), but is upgradeable with a Mic 6 Aluminum, which works well for ABS too.

The Simple Metal is also open source and the most upgradeable 3D printer on the market. Users can choose from wide array of add-ons and open source software.

The downside? The Metal Simple is not the easiest printer to use and not the most reliable. Initial setup and calibration takes a few hours and several users experienced minor issues, including nozzle jams and feeder issues.

For newcomers and students it's a great platform to start learning the different aspects of 3D printing. For a mere $599, the Simple Metal offers a great pack of features.


This is my small take on the top 3 best rated 3D-printers that you can buy, do more search, read more reviews, check them out, go to info sessions to ensure you purchase the correct printer for your needs!

You Might Also Like

0 comments

Popular Posts

Flickr Images