The four best and most affordable 3D printers for beginners 2025

In this article, we present four FDM 3D printers that are particularly suitable for beginners and newcomers to the world of 3D printing. Our focus is not on the cheapest models for home use, but on devices that stand out for their user-friendliness.

Very inexpensive 3D printers often prove to be particularly challenging to operate, as they require extensive prior knowledge and experience. However, the 3D printers presented here are not exclusively designed for beginners; they also offer interesting features and possibilities for advanced users and professionals.

Bambu Lab A1

Bambu Lab introduced its first 3D printer on the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter in 2022, making it a relatively young company in the industry. Nevertheless, its first 3D printer impressed many customers, and Bambu Lab quickly built a large fan base. Today, the company is one of the leading manufacturers.

And for good reason. The 3D printers impress with easy setup, user-friendly software, and high-quality output. The printer is ready to use within minutes. It also boasts high printing speed, and with Bambu Lab’s AMS system, multi-color prints are possible.

The entry-level models from Bambu are part of the A1 series. The A1 3D printer shown above costs approximately 342 euros without the filament changer. With the AMS-lite system, which enables 3D printing with up to four colors, the device costs approximately 500 euros. There is also a mini version with a smaller build volume, costing around 350 euros with the filament changer.

Prusa CORE One

Prusa Research is a Czech 3D printer manufacturer known for its open-source developments. Josef Prusa has been active in the maker community for years and developed his own 3D printer. In 2014, he founded “Prusa Research” and began selling his first 3D printers. Today, the company is one of the leading providers of desktop 3D printers.

The Prusa CORE One is the current flagship of the manufacturer. The 3D printer offers high printing speeds and an enclosed printing chamber. Like the other 3D printers presented here, Prusa offers a good ecosystem with its own software and a platform for 3D models.

The price of the Prusa CORE One is approximately 1349 euros. As a kit, the printer is available for approximately 1049 euros.

Prusa also offers a mini version of its most popular 3D printer, starting at 459 euros.

Creality K2 Plus Combo

Creality is a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer that has been in business since 2014. Founded in Shenzhen, the company is one of the most successful producers of consumer 3D printers. Creality printers often top the bestseller lists of major retailers.

The manufacturer offers a wide range of 3D printers. The Creality K2 Plus Combo is currently one of the top models. It features a very large build volume of 350 x 350 x 350 mm and supports multi-color printing with up to 16 colors simultaneously. The price of the 3D printer is currently approximately 1500 euros. The printer is also remarkably fast, with speeds of up to 600 mm/s.

Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo

Chinese 3D printer manufacturer Anycubic has introduced the Kobra S1 Combo, a 3D printer with a build volume of 250 x 250 x 250 mm that supports multi-color printing with up to eight colors.

The regular price of the 3D printer is approximately 749 euros.