How we score

Each model gets a score from 0 to 10. It is the average of section scores (for example display, performance, battery), and each section score is built from the specs that matter for it.

For every spec we look at where the model stands among models of the same type: being better than 90% of them gives almost the full mark for that spec, being in the middle gives about half. Weights reflect how much a spec matters for buyers. Missing data does not count against a model.

Comparisons list every spec where one model is measurably better (by more than 2%), ordered by importance and size of the difference.

Score sections

• Speed — Max print speed, Max acceleration, Max volumetric flow, Vibration compensation (input shaping), Resin print speed
• Print quality — Finest layer height, Automatic bed levelling, Vibration compensation (input shaping), Direct-drive extruder, LCD resolution class, XY resolution
• Material versatility — Max nozzle temperature, Max bed temperature, Enclosed build chamber, Actively heated chamber, Air filter (carbon / HEPA), Engineering materials (PA, PC, CF), Multi-colour printing, Max colours / materials
• Build volume — Build volume, Build height (Z)
• Ease of use — Automatic bed levelling, Built-in camera, Wi-Fi, App control, Filament runout sensor, Power-loss recovery, Touchscreen, Screen size, Filament cutter, Swappable nozzle / hotend, Noise level