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, so 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.