Are 3D printers getting cheaper? Launch prices by year
Are 3D printers getting cheaper? The cheapest launch price has stayed at $199 to $299 since 2022, but heated chambers, enclosures and extra nozzles now launch far lower.
Release tracker
New and upcoming desktop 3D printers, with announcement and release dates taken from the manufacturers' own pages.
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Guides
Are new 3D printers faster? Claimed speed by release year
Yes until 2025, not in 2026: this year's releases claim a median 500 mm/s, down from 600 mm/s for 2024 and 2025. Claimed speed, acceleration and flow by year.
3D printer price drops: official price cuts after launch
Do 3D printers drop in price after launch? 8 of 15 got an official US list-price cut below launch, a median 7.5 months after release. Dated cuts and rises.
Lists
Creality's newest 3D printers, by announcement date
Creality's newest 3D printer is the Ender-3 V3 Neo, on sale since October 15, 2026. All 22 Creality printers here by announcement date, release month and launch price.
Prusa's newest 3D printers, by announcement date
Prusa's newest 3D printer is the CORE One L+ INDX, announced August 27, 2026 and priced from $2,739. Every Prusa printer by announcement date, with launch price.
Anycubic's newest 3D printers, by announcement date
Anycubic's newest 3D printer is the Kobra 3 Max V2, announced August 2026 and shipping since September at $599. Every Anycubic FDM printer by announcement date.
Bambu Lab's newest printers, by announcement date
Bambu Lab's newest 3D printer is the A2L, announced June 1, 2026. Every Bambu Lab printer by announcement date, with release month, status and launch price.
Elegoo's newest 3D printers, by announcement date
Elegoo's newest 3D printer is the Centauri 2, an open-frame CoreXY announced June 24, 2026 at $299. Elegoo's FDM printers by announcement date, with launch prices.
New 3D printers released in 2026
New 3D printers released in 2026, newest first: release month, motion system, build volume, enclosure, claimed speed, toolheads and launch price.
QIDI's newest 3D printers, by announcement date
QIDI's newest 3D printer is the Plus5, released August 5, 2026 at $749. All seven QIDI printers by announcement date, with release month, status and launch price.
Sovol's newest 3D printers, by announcement date
Sovol's newest 3D printer is the M1D, announced July 24, 2026 at $1,799 and not shipping yet. The newest Sovol printer on sale now is the SV08 Max.
Upcoming 3D printers: announced models and their specs
Upcoming 3D printers that makers have announced but not yet shipped: announcement date, motion system, build volume, enclosure, toolheads and launch price.