3D Printers

Build volume, power draw and what each model is best for — a reference for 3D printing cost calculation.

FDM · Build volume: 220 × 220 × 250 mm

Creality Ender 3 V3 SE

220×220×250 mm build volume, up to 350 W rated — the most affordable printer in the Ender 3 V3 line, for calculating small-batch print cost.

FDM · Build volume: 180 × 180 × 180 mm

180×180×180 mm build volume, ~57 W while printing — Bambu Lab's most affordable printer, a breakdown for calculating small-batch print cost.

FDM · Build volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm

256×256×256 mm build volume, open frame, ~65-95 W while printing — Bambu Lab's base model with a full-size bed, a breakdown for cost calculation.

FDM · Build volume: 250 × 250 × 260 mm

Build volume up to 250×250×260 mm, speed up to 600 mm/s, ~180 W while printing PLA — a breakdown of the Kobra 3 for cost calculation.

FDM · Build volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm

256×256×256 mm build volume, enclosed chamber, ~100 W while printing — Bambu Lab's mid-priced printer for a shop with a steady order flow.

Resin · Build volume: 223 × 126 × 230 mm

14K screen, 223×126×230 mm build volume, 240 W rated — Anycubic's fast resin printer with automatic resin fill/drain.

Resin · Build volume: 211.68 × 118.37 × 220 mm

211.68×118.37×220 mm build volume, 12K screen, 144 W maximum — Elegoo's resin printer for precise miniatures and functional parts.

FDM · Build volume: 256 × 256 × 256 mm

256×256×256 mm build volume, lidar calibration, 150–200 W while printing — a breakdown of Bambu Lab's flagship for cost calculation.

FDM · Build volume: 350 × 350 × 350 mm

350×350×350 mm build volume, speed up to 600 mm/s — Creality's large-format CoreXY printer for a shop with a flow of big orders.