Best Budget 3D Printers of 2025: I’ve Tested the Most Affordable Options and These Are the Best

Testing 3D printers is an in-depth process. Printers often don’t use the same materials, or even the same process to create models. I test SLA 3D printers that use resin and light to print, and FDM printers that melt plastic onto a plate. Each has a unique methodology. Core qualifiers I look at include:

• Hardware quality
• Ease of setup
• Bundled software 
• Appearance and accuracy of prints
• Repairability
• Company and community support

A key test print, representing the (now old) CNET logo,…