# Best 3D printers (2026)

14 3D printers ranked by independent reviews and value. Prices checked Oct 27, 2026. HTML version: https://robotsforthat.com/for/printer/

## Why our top pick wins

The Kobra S1 Combo ranks above the MK4S on value: TechRadar gave it 4.5/5 and it is a $399 enclosed, 4 color printer, while the MK4S scored a perfect 5/5 but costs $999 and prints one color unless you add the MMU3. Note that the Anycubic store showed the Kobra S1 Combo as unavailable on October 27, 2026. If you want the best print quality and a printer you can repair for years, the MK4S is the safer pick.

## How we ranked them

Only five printers here have a numeric score from a published review: the Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo, Prusa MK4S, Creality K2 Plus Combo, Prusa CORE One+ and Bambu Lab H2D. Their review average counts for 70% of the score and value counts for 30%, so cheaper printers gain points. Tom's Hardware gives Editor's Choice awards instead of numbers, so printers with only an award are listed after the scored ones, not ranked, until a reviewer publishes a score. Each printer page shows what every reviewer found.

## The ranking

| Rank | Robot | Our score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/anycubic-kobra-s1-combo/index.md) | 7.9/10 | $399 | easy multi color printing on a budget |
| 2 | [Prusa Research Original Prusa MK4S](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/prusa-mk4s/index.md) | 7.7/10 | $999 | quality focused makers who like to tinker |
| 3 | [Creality K2 Plus Combo](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/creality-k2-plus-combo/index.md) | 6.8/10 | $1,199 | large multi color and engineering prints |
| 4 | [Prusa Research CORE One+ (Gen 2)](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/prusa-core-one-plus/index.md) | 6.5/10 | $1,299 | makers who want an open, repairable enclosed printer |
| 5 | [Bambu Lab H2D](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-h2d/index.md) | 6.3/10 | $1,549 | makers and small shops that want two materials per print |
| 6 | [Creality Ender-3 V3 SE](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/creality-ender-3-v3-se/index.md) | not scored | $179 | first time buyers on a tight budget |
| 7 | [Bambu Lab A1 mini](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-a1-mini/index.md) | not scored | $219 | first time buyers printing small PLA parts |
| 8 | [Sovol SV06 ACE](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/sovol-sv06-ace/index.md) | not scored | $239 | tinkerers who want speed on a budget |
| 9 | [Bambu Lab A1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-a1/index.md) | not scored | $299 | beginners who want full size multi color prints |
| 10 | [Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/elegoo-centauri-carbon-2/index.md) | not scored | $319 | budget enclosed printing with room to add color |
| 11 | [Flashforge AD5X](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/flashforge-ad5x/index.md) | not scored | $349 | cheap 4 color printing in a small space |
| 12 | [Bambu Lab P1S](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-p1s/index.md) | not scored | $399 | hobbyists who want ABS and ASA in an enclosed printer |
| 13 | [Creality K1C (2025)](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/creality-k1c/index.md) | not scored | $499 | fast single color prints in tough materials |
| 14 | [Prusa Research Original Prusa MINI+](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/prusa-mini-plus/index.md) | not scored | $549 | beginners who want small, clean prints and Prusa support |

How we score: https://robotsforthat.com/methodology/