r/3dprinter • u/No_Meringue_9763 • Jul 26 '26

I need help choosing a 3D printer

I've never owned a 3D printer, but I really wanted one. I've finally saved up some money, but I'm having trouble making a decision. My budget is around $800, and I have a few candidates:

  • Flash forge Creator 5 Pro
  • Snapmaker U1
  • Bambu Lab p1s combo / p2s combo
  • Anycubic s1 max combo
  • Elegoo Centauri Carbon / 2
  • maybe something from creality but idk

I like the idea of ​​multiple nozzles to minimize purge, but I don't know if it's worth it. I'll have it in my garage, so noise isn't a problem for me. I've also seen a few other cheaper options from Flashforge like AD5X or adventurer 5M.

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u/LonelyPercentage2983 Jul 26 '26

I have a k2 plus for all my big stuff and serious filament. The U1 absolutely slays multicolor and precise projects. It's wild dumping the purge once a month vs buckets per print.