Best 3D Printers 2017: Top Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Are you looking for the best 3D printers for 2017? Top 10 Beasts has listed down the top 3D printers this year. 3D printers are machines that allows you to create a physical object and we have all the features and options for you to help you decide on what’s the best 3D printer for you.

Top 10 Beasts: Best 3D Printers 2017

The Top 10 Beasts Buyer’s guide will cover everything you need to know before you purchase. Here are all the specifications in helping you decide on the best 3D printers.

Best 3D Printers 2017: Top Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

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1. Ultimaker 2+ – The Best 3D Printer

The Ultimaker 2+ is easy and reliable, updated for the best experience in 3D printing. Featuring a swappable nozzle extruder capable of an amazing 20 micron layer resolution, 12.5 micron XY precision, and 5 micron Z precision, the Ultimaker 2+ is the best consumer 3D printer available today.

Pros	Cons
Quality print Quality build Precise & reliable	No dual extruder Expensive

Key Features
* Extruder: Yes
* Precision: Very good
* Compatibility: Win, Mac, Ubuntu, Linux

2. Form 1+ – Stylish And Durable

The Form 1+ is an award-winning desktop 3D printer, that makes stereolithography (SLA) printing technology accessible to engineers, designers, and artists. The gold-standard in professional 3D-printing, SLA uses a high-performance laser to harden a light-sensitive polymer, creating ultra-detailed parts with a smooth surface finish.

Pros	Cons
Quality print Quality build Excellent quality	Volume build Slow speed

Key Features
* Extruder: None
* Precision: Very good
* Compatibility: Win, Mac, OpenGL

3. Zortrax M200 – The Reliable

The Zortrax M200 includes the top-rated Zortrax M200 desktop 3D printer and the Zortrax M200 Side Cover set. The reliable, efficient and extremely precise Zortrax M200 3D printer has already won the hearts of thousands of users.

Pros	Cons
Quality print Quality build Excellent quality User friendly	Connection problem No extruder

Key Features
* Extruder: None
* Precision: Very good
* Compatibility:

4. Makergear M2 – M2 Means Quality

We know that high precision print quality, especially over time, can’t exist without high-quality components. When you combine these components with our made in the USA quality, it’s easy to see why we are regarded as the top-choice for industrial level precision at an affordable price.

Pros	Cons
Quality print Quality build Excellent quality	Not user friendly Noisy No extruder

Key Features
* Extruder: None
* Precision: Very good
* Compatibility: Win, Mac, Linux

5. LulzBot TAZ 6 – 3D Printing Evolved

The LulzBot TAZ 6 is the most reliable, easiest-to-use desktop 3D printer ever. The LulzBot TAZ 6 3D printer features proven self-cleaning, self-leveling technology. Get a clean start to each new print job and never worry about leveling your print bed again.

Pros	Cons
Quality print Quality build Excellent quality	Expensive Not reliable build No extruder

Key Features
* Extruder: None
* Precision: Very good
* Compatibility:

6. BCN3D Sigma – Reengineering Versatility

Hands down, this is the best dual-extrusion, Professional Grade, Desktop 3D Printer on the market today. Large touchpad control screen The BCN3D Sigma is outfitted with a large built in touchpad and an SD card reader. This allows for easy printing without being connected to a computer and also allows for some nice visual cues for the calibration process.

Pros	Cons
Quality print Quality build Excellent quality Dual extruder	Poor connection Noisy

Key Features
* Extruder: Yes
* Precision: Very good
* Compatibility:

7. FlashForge Creator Pro – Newest In The Market

Leaving our competition a step or two behind, these new features are only available on the new FlashForge Creator Pro:- Much more powerful software FlashPrint which is developed by FlashForge engineers now is compatible to FlashForge Creator Pro.

Pros	Cons
Quality print Quality build Excellent quality Affordable	Poor Connection Noisy

Key Features
* Extruder: Yes
* Precision: Very good
* Compatibility: Win, Mac, Linux

8. Original Prusa i3 MK2 – The Most Used 3D Printer Worldwide

Sleek and powerful, the Nextbook Flexx 10 Tablet is the all in one compact electronic powerhouse you’ve been looking for. The Nextbook Flexx 10 features a 10.1-inch High-resolution IPS screen (1280×800) resolution and a 16:10 aspect ratio for vivid picture quality to play, read, watch, stream or work.

Pros	Cons
Quality print Build volume Excellent precision Affordable	Noisy No dual extruder

Key Features
* Extruder: None
* Precision: Very good
* Compatibility:

9. Rostock MAX – The Best DIY Machine

We are an established company and we work hard to help you start 3D printing as soon as possible. The kit comes along with a forum support where our ever growing community can always help or you can even get in touch with Jo Prusa himself at the very same spot!

Pros	Cons
Quality print Fast Affordable	Poor precision Not user friendly Noisy No dual extruder

Key Features
* Extruder: None
* Precision: Good
* Compatibility:

10. Printrbot Simple Metal – Affordable 3D Printer

The Printrbot Simple (Model 1403) fully assembled 3D fused-filament-fabrication printer has a black powder-coated all-metal construction with open platform for fabricating parts up to 6 x 6 x 6 inches (H x W x D) using 1.75-mm PLA thermoplastic filament (sold separately).