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“Which 3D printer is the best?” Our experts regularly hear this question. However, the answer to that question is not so easy. The ideal printer for you depends entirely on what you will be doing with the printer, what objects you want to print and how much experience you have.

Which 3D printing technique do you choose?

There are roughly two different types of 3D printers:

FDM/FFF printers: 3D printers with filament
SLA/DLP printers: 3D printers with resin

FDM/FFF printers work with filament and the prints you make are built up layer by layer. In the case of an SLA/DLP printer, an object is created by curing polymer resin using a UV laser. These printers are better known as resin printers.

Resin printers are characterised by their detailed prints. If you want to print objects with razor-sharp details, we recommend looking at SLA/DLP printers. If this level of precision isn't necessary, you can compare our FDM/FFF printers.

Popular FDM/FFF 3D printers

We also call FDM/FFF printers the ‘standard 3D printer’. If you are considering this type of printer, it is good to determine what you will eventually do with the printer and how large your 3D objects will be. If you are going tall with your prints, it is wise to look at taller versions. It is worth noting that taller objects will take longer to print. Are you planning to print small or short objects? Then a compact 3D printer is ideal. Would you like to know what else you can take into account when purchasing a 3D printer? Check out these handy tips!

Top 3 FDM/FFF printers

	Print volume (L x B x H)	Camera	Network	Heated bed	Filament diameter	Prijs
Creality 3D Ender-3 V2	22 x 22 x 25	No	No	Yes	1.75	€ 242.00 More info
Creality 3D Ender-3 S1 Plus	65.5 x 55.7 x 53.5	No	No	Yes	1.75	€ 389.00 More info
Creality 3D Ender-5 S1	57 x 42.5 x 46	No	No	Yes	1.75	€ 439.00 More info

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What makes these FDM/FFF printers so popular?
The above 3D printers are perfect as an entry-level model to learn 3D printing. They are compact printers with a medium-sized printing surface. In addition, thanks to the heated print bed, you can print with different materials. These printers are suitable for PLA filament, but they can also be used in combination with, for example, ABS or PETG filament.

The printers are relatively easy to assemble, because of the open-source principle you can adjust the printer at any time. This way the printer grows with you and you are always assured of the latest updates.

Would you like to compare more FDM/FFF printers? Check out this one 3D printer comparison page. For advice you can always contact our team, they will be happy to help you.

Bestselling SLA/DLP printers

With SLA/DLP printers, or resin 3D printers, you can make complex and detailed prints. This generally makes these printers more expensive than standard FDM/FFF printers. When purchasing a resin printer, it is important to pay attention to the light source: is the print cured by UV-LED, UV-LCD or daylight? There are also significant differences in print speed. Curious about what else you can pay attention to when buying a 3D printer? Read our helpful tips.

Top 3 SLA/DLP printers

	Print volume (L x B x H)	Camera	Network	Light source	Price
Anycubic 3D Photon Mono X	12 x 19.2 x 24.5	No	No	UV-LED	€ 495.00 More info
Creality 3D Halot One CL-60	12.7 x 8 x 16	No	Yes (WiFi)	UV-LCD	€ 215.00 More info
Elegoo Mars 3	14.3 x 8.9 x 17.5	No	No	UV-LCD	€ 330.00 More info

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Why are these SLA/DLP printers so popular?
They are user-friendly printers with unprecedentedly high resolution. For example, the Anycubic models have a resolution of no less than 2k. That means you can create extremely detailed prints with razor-sharp details. You are also flexible because the printer does not have to be connected to a computer. This 3D printer can be easily operated via the full-colour touchscreen. The Creality printer is popular because of the fact that several types of resin can be used.

Would you like to compare more SLA/DLP printers? Then take a look at this comparison page for resin printers. Do you have any additional questions or are you unable to find a solution? Our experts are happy to give you personal advice!

What is the best 3D printer for you?

If you know which printing technique you choose, you can compare the different models. Thanks to our handy tips, you know what to look for when purchasing a 3D printer. This provides insight into what the best printer is for you. This is in line with your wishes, requirements and (future) needs.

Are you in doubt about different 3D printers and would you like advice? Call our team, they will be happy to help you!

Do you have another question?

Have you not been able to find the answer to your question in the overview above? At 123-3D.ie we are busy with 3D printing every day and we like to follow every development. We are happy to share the knowledge and experience that we have built up over the years with you in our 3D printing help centre!
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