Best 3D Printers by Filament Type
Pick the material you want to print and see which printers handle it best — ranked by our suitability engine.
Best for beginners
Easy, affordable printers for PLA & PETG.
Best for PLA
PLA is the easiest filament to print and runs well on almost any 3D printer.
Best for PETG
PETG prints on open-frame machines; a direct-drive extruder helps with stringing and retraction.
Best for TPU
Flexible TPU prints far more reliably on a direct-drive extruder than on a Bowden setup.
Best for ABS
ABS warps and cracks in open air; an enclosure is strongly recommended for reliable prints.
Best for ASA
ASA is UV-stable but, like ABS, strongly prefers an enclosure to avoid warping.
Best for Nylon (PA)
Nylon is strong but very hygroscopic and high-temp — it needs an enclosure, a dry box, and a hot hotend.
Best for Polycarbonate
Polycarbonate is tough and heat-resistant but demands a very hot nozzle and an enclosure.
Best for Carbon Fiber
Carbon-fiber and glass-fiber composites are abrasive and require a hardened steel nozzle.