# Best 3D printers under $500

This list is for first time buyers and anyone who wants good prints without a big spend. A printer qualifies if its store price was under $500 when we last checked. Many printers here sell a cheaper base model and a pricier multicolor combo, so check which version a price is for.

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| 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 |
|  | [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 |
|  | [Bambu Lab A1 mini](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-a1-mini/index.md) | not scored | $219 | first time buyers printing small PLA parts |
|  | [Sovol SV06 ACE](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/sovol-sv06-ace/index.md) | not scored | $239 | tinkerers who want speed on a budget |
|  | [Bambu Lab A1](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/bambu-lab-a1/index.md) | not scored | $299 | beginners who want full size multi color prints |
|  | [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 |
|  | [Flashforge AD5X](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/flashforge-ad5x/index.md) | not scored | $349 | cheap 4 color printing in a small space |
|  | [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 |
|  | [Creality K1C (2025)](https://robotsforthat.com/robot/creality-k1c/index.md) | not scored | $499 | fast single color prints in tough materials |

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