Other Popular Printers
These 3D printers represent the most popular alternatives in 2025, widely recognized for reliability, feature sets, and material versatility. They span a range of use-cases from prosumer to professional.
Raise3D Pro3 Plus
Raise3D's Pro3 Plus is built for professional environments needing large build volumes and advanced material support. It includes an enclosed heated chamber up to around 60°C, dual extrusion with hardened nozzles, and industrial-grade components for demanding filaments like Nylon, PC, and composites.
Build Volume (mm)
300 × 300 × 605
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
300
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
110
Enclosed
Yes, actively heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
~60
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo Centauri Carbon is known for fast printing speeds and affordability. It is fully enclosed with passive chamber heating stabilizing ambient temps near 50°C. It supports up to 260°C nozzle temp and is designed for hobbyists wanting carbon fiber and other composites on a budget.
Build Volume (mm)
300 × 300 × 350
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
260
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
100
Enclosed
Yes, passive heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
~50
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Snapmaker U1
Snapmaker U1 is a multifunctional desktop 3D printer with laser engraving and CNC machining capabilities. It features an enclosed design with passive heating, supporting a variety of filaments with a max nozzle temp of 265°C. Hardened nozzles allow use of abrasive materials.
Build Volume (mm)
160 × 160 × 145
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
265
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
70
Enclosed
Yes, passive heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
~50
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
Yes
Anycubic Kobra 2 Max
The Kobra 2 Max is a CoreXY printer with a large build volume, semi-enclosed design, and a max nozzle temp allowing commonly used materials up to 300°C. Its heated bed supports up to 110°C but it lacks active chamber heating.
Build Volume (mm)
400 × 400 × 450
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
300
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
110
Enclosed
Semi-enclosed
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
~50
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
No
Flashforge Adventurer 5M / 5M Pro
Flashforge Adventurer 5M series focuses on education and prototyping with a fully enclosed chamber, max nozzle temp of 260°C, and a heated bed. Its chamber temp passively reaches around 50°C, suitable for PLA, PETG, and some engineering filaments.
Build Volume (mm)
150 × 150 × 150
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
260
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
100
Enclosed
Yes, passive heated
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
~50
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
No
Sovol SV06 Plus ACE
Sovol’s flagship includes a large build volume, CoreXY mechanics, a partially enclosed design, and heats the bed up to 110°C. It supports nozzle temps up to 260°C and passive ambient heating near 50°C.
Build Volume (mm)
280 × 240 × 300
Max Nozzle Temperature (°C)
260
Max Bed Temperature (°C)
110
Enclosed
Semi-enclosed
Max Ambient Chamber Temp (°C)
~50
Hardened Nozzle (stock)
No
Other Popular Notables
LulzBot TAZ Workhorse: Industrial-grade with large build volume, heated enclosure.
Ultimaker S3: Professional dual extrusion, enclosed chamber.
MakerBot METHOD X: Heated chamber and advanced material support.
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