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While 3D printing can often be an expensive hobby, it doesn't have to be. There are a lot of fantastic printers available for under $500, so we wanted to focus on those for this article. You could be just starting in 3D printing or looking to expand your collection with some budget workhorses, but either way, we have something for you in our list of best budget 3D printers.
Monochrome The print quality on the Mono SE is exquisite. I know that almost all resin 3d printers have excellent model quality, but all of the Mono SE enhancements make even the smallest details stand out. When printing the Frodo model from Fotis Mint, you can see every detail, including the tiny lines in Frodo's iris. This level of detail is extraordinary. I had a lot of fun trying to get as much detail as possible from the Mono SE, including printing this Rancor from ChaosCoreTech as small as I could get it. It is hard to see in these photos, but you can see every little bobble on its skin...
Source: Windows Central Despite using the same UV-led array and the same mono 4K LCD screen, these two printers' design languages are very different. The Phrozen Sonic 4K is a solid machine, wrapped in metal with a hinged lid. It has two linear rails and a standard lead screw that helps with dimensional accuracy and reduces any wobble from the Z-axis. The Sonic 4K also has the option to connect it to an Ethernet cable, which allows you to set it up as a farm with other printers and control them from your PC. The Sonic Mini 4K, on the other hand, is far more bare-bones. Like many budget printe...