// Independent 3D Gear Lab

Every printer,
tested to failure.

Honest, brand-proof reviews of every 3D printer worth your money. We buy the hardware, run it to the limit, and score it on the metrics that actually matter.

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// Our recommendations

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Resin printers
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Budget
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// Top SLA picks

Highest-scoring resin printers

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Best SLA
9.4/10
HeyGears Reflex RS

HeyGears Reflex RS

Industrial-grade SLA with ultra-precise optics and rapid throughput for professional labs.

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Best Overall
9.3/10
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra

High-resolution 16K MSLA with auto calibration and smart firmware. A standout for most users.

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Top Pick
9.2/10
Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K

Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K

Large build volume paired with crisp 8K detail for production-ready minis, props, and parts.

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// Top FDM picks

Highest-scoring filament printers

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Best FDM
9.1/10
BambuLab P1S

BambuLab P1S

Enclosed CoreXY delivering fast, reliable prints with smart automation and AMS multi-material.

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Best Beginner
9.1/10
BambuLab A1

BambuLab A1

True plug-and-play with auto calibration and clear guidance. Pro results on day one.

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Top Pick
9.0/10
Creality K1C

Creality K1C

A speedy enclosed CoreXY built for everyday reliability, with hardened hardware for abrasives.

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// Why you should trust us

Every review runs on hardware we paid for.

No loaners with strings attached, no sponsored scores. We buy the gear, run a repeatable 14-point benchmark, and publish the raw numbers alongside the verdict.

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