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Exceptional print quality in both FDM and resin printers, especially at the price point
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Extensive resin and filament compatibility across their product lines
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Wide product variety from beginner-friendly Neptune series to high-end Saturn Ultra models
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Aggressive pricing offering professional-level quality at accessible prices
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Beginner-friendly setup with semi-assembled machines and detailed manuals
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Rapid innovation cycle with regular releases of advanced features (16K resolution, auto-leveling, high-speed printing)
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Good overall reliability but with occasional customer support inconsistencies
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Large and active user community supporting troubleshooting, mods, and upgrades

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Very good print quality with large-format capabilities
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Strong high-speed performance on newer models (Klipper integrated)
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Direct drive extruders standard across most of the lineup
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Open filament compatibility without proprietary restrictions
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Generous build volumes (up to 300x300x400mm standard)
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User-friendly setup with quiet operation and touchscreens
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Affordable pricing for semi-premium features
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Active modding community and upgrade-friendly designs
Elegoo 3D Printers
Founded in 2015, Elegoo has quickly risen to become a major player in both the resin and FDM 3D printing markets. Initially best known for their affordable, high-quality MSLA resin printers (MSLA stands for Masked Stereolithography – a type of resin printing that uses an LCD screen to cure liquid resin layer by layer), such as the Mars series, Elegoo later expanded into FDM printing (Fused Deposition Modeling – printing with melted plastic filament) with the Neptune series. These machines are aimed at both beginners and experienced users.
Elegoo’s strategy of delivering powerful hardware at low prices, combined with strong community support, has made it a favorite among hobbyists, miniature painters, prototypers, and semi-professional makers. New releases like the Saturn 4 Ultra 16K and Neptune 4 Max demonstrate the brand’s ability to stay highly competitive in a fast-moving market.
Artillery 3D Printers
Artillery, founded in 2018, is a relatively young player in the 3D printing world but quickly made a name for itself by offering affordable printers with premium features typically reserved for higher-end models. Known primarily for models like the Sidewinder and Genius series, Artillery focuses on creating machines that are quiet, easy to use, and capable of producing high-quality prints right out of the box. The brand aims to strike a balance between affordability and a semi-premium experience, appealing to both hobbyists and semi-professional users. Artillery’s sleek designs, emphasis on direct drive extruders (where the filament feeding mechanism is mounted directly on the print head for better control, especially with flexible filaments), and silent stepper motor drivers (which reduce printer noise by using more refined motor signals) have helped it establish a loyal following, although occasional quality control issues have been noted.