In this video I break down four of the best 3D printers you can buy right now, and I focus on what actually matters: setup time, real-world print quality, features you’ll use, and the annoying stuff you’ll only discover after hours of printing. I also dropped the links in the description so you can quickly check pricing and see what fits your budget. I start with the Elegoo Centauri Carbon because it’s fast, affordable, and genuinely fun to use—my box-to-benchy time was 1 hour 11 minutes, which is the fastest I’ve seen. Then I cover the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE, an older but still super solid budget pick that I still use, especially for TPU and flexible filaments thanks to its open frame and reliable heat handling. After that, I get into the QIDI Q2, a fully enclosed single-color printer that’s built for tougher materials (370°C nozzle, up to 65°C chamber) and includes Wi‑Fi, a camera, and AI error detection that actually saved my prints. Finally, I talk resin with the Elegoo Mars 5 Ultra—amazing miniature detail and smart safety features, but the documentation is confusing, so setup can be frustrating even though the printer itself is excellent.