The 8 Fastest 3D Printers for Maximum Speed

Voron 3D printers are an excellent example of open-source, high-end 3D printers that are well-built and equipped with quality components—provided you source your kit from a reputable seller. The Voron 2.4 is the current flagship 3D printer by Voron design, built for serious 3D printer users and hobbyists alike.

You can choose to print the plastic parts for the Voron, or you can choose a pre-made kit. Regardless, you can print at speeds of up to 250 mm/s, with optimal results in the 100-150 mm/s range.

The Voron’s CoreXY motion system enables the printer to have fewer moving parts. In combination with its linear rail motion system, sturdy metal frame, and quality design, you can print faster while maintaining quality.

The Voron 2.4 kit is enclosed on all four sides and comes with an adjustable PEI-coated print bed and a Titanium alloy all-metal 3D printer hot end. These features expand Voron’s material compatibility, letting you print with higher-temperature materials.

Overall, the Voron 2.4 is one of the fastest 3D printers for under $1000 that delivers a consistent, high-speed performance. It provides excellent value to 3D printing businesses and farms that require fast speeds and minimal turnaround times.

A Klipper 3D printer under $300? Seems like a steal, doesn’t it? Well, the Sovol SV07 is precisely that, albeit with some considerations.

The Sovol SV07 is an upgrade from the Sovol SV06 3D printer and offers good Klipper integration out of the box. It uses several of Klipper’s features like resonance compensation and pressure advance and can achieve a top print speed up to 250 mm/s.

This means a 3D Benchy print that takes 70-100 minutes on normal 3D printers can be done in under 30 minutes on the SV07. Not bad for a bed slinger!

We found the automatic bed leveling system also works as expected and adds more value to this budget 3D printer. The 300 °C high-flow hot end is another plus and goes very well with the fast speeds of the machine. It lets you 3D print high-temperature materials like ASA, ABS, PETG, even though for some of those it is a good idea to use an enclosure.

In our SV07 review we found that its subpar component quality and extensive calibration requirements were the main shortcomings. Then again, it is a budget printer. If you have experience with 3D printing, these issues can be dealt with.

The Sovol SV07 is not a perfect 3D printer by any means, but it still offers plenty for its price. We’d suggest this machine to anyone who’s on a budget and wants to try their hands on a Klipper 3D printer.

The K1 3D printer is Creality’s latest entry into fast 3D printing. With top speeds of 600 mm/s, this printer can go fast and boost your 3D printing productivity.

During our testing of the K1, we discovered that the optimal print speed range for balancing print quality and speed is around 300 mm/s. This is much faster than most printers and significantly reduces your print times. At 600 mm/s print quality suffers, but you can still use these speeds for non-cosmetic parts.

The new bed leveling system on the K1 is practical as well. It uses strain gauges on all four corners of the print bed. It allows the 3D printer to know when the nozzle touches the bed. With this information, it uses the nozzle itself to probe the bed at many points. The result: perfectly leveled first layers without the use of a dedicated bed leveling sensor.

Other notable features of the K1 include the new extruder and hot end. While the first generation of these components had issues, this has been resolved in the current version of the 3D printer. The extruder and hot end form a powerful team capable of pushing all kinds of 3D printer filaments at high speeds without extrusion problems.

However, the software experience and some of the design elements, like the filament pathway and the CoreXY implementation, could be improved. In case you are curious, you can read more about these in our Creality K1 review.

At its current price point, the Creality K1 offers a lot of value. Its features are comparable to and even better than some of its more expensive competitors. If you are looking for a fast 3D printer and are willing to overlook its shortcomings, the K1 is a good deal in today’s market.

Better late than never! The Prusa MK4 has been a long time coming and is now finally available for everyone to 3D print with. It boasts the best features the Prusa team has to offer and stands out among fast 3D printers.

Although it has a similar design to the Prusa MK3, there are significant upgrades. For example, the MK4 now comes with a color LCD screen with an intuitive user interface that meets current 3D printing standards.

The newly designed ‘Nextruder’ outputs consistent print quality and supports fast print speeds well. The Prusa team has demonstrated that the MK4 can print at astonishing speeds, even completing a Benchy boat in under 20 minutes.

The quick swap nozzles and load cell sensor in the hot end are also firsts for Prusa printers—even though they were announced previously for the PrusaXL. Regardless, they help improve the user experience of the MK4 and are welcome additions.

The printer, however, falls short when compared with similarly priced competitors. It lacks a camera and touchscreen, and the build volume is limited in comparison. The price is also on the higher side, even though you can typically expect higher build quality from Prusa.

The print quality stands out, however, and the MK4 is a workhorse like its predecessors. If you favor the ecosystem and reliability of Prusa printers and have the budget, the MK4 is a good investment for your 3D printing hobby or business.

Sometimes you just want a compact, fast print speed 3D printer for small prints. A printer that does not sacrifice the print quality with a large build size. This is where the Voron 0.2 3D printer steps in.

This second-generation Voron printer is well-designed and assembled from quality components. Although it comes as a kit that requires assembly and calibration, the results are worth the effort for many.

The Voron 0.2 has linear rails on the X and Y axis, which both improve its structural strength and reduce play. It also features Gates belts and high-speed Moons’ motors that contribute to its impressive performance. With print speeds of up to 250 mm/s and exceptional build quality, this printer is a reliable performer.

The kit now comes with an upgraded BigtreetechPi board developed in conjunction with BigtreeTech and Klipper. This helps with a more seamless printing experience and addresses the Raspberry Pi board shortage concerns.

The Voron 0.2 is a performance-oriented 3D printer with a full enclosure, high-temperature hot end, heated print bed, and Klipper firmware. If you enjoy tinkering and only want a small, reliable 3D printer, the Voron 0.2 is an excellent choice at a reasonable price. It’s a must-have addition to any hobbyist’s 3D printer collection.

With speed being its primary selling point, the FLSUN SR Super Racer is known as one of the fastest 3D printers in the delta 3D printers category. It has a generous build volume of Ø  260 x 330 mm and a rated top speed of 200 mm/s. Realistically though, to print objects of high quality, speed settings of 100-150 mm/s will yield the best results.

To achieve such high-print speeds, the printer includes a 32-bit 3D printer controller. The faster processor delivers a high computing speed, which leads to precise printer movement even at high rates. And to avoid unwanted vibrations of stepper motors at such speeds, FLSUN has included Trinamic’s TMC 2209 silent stepper drivers.

The linear rails on all three axes deliver a smooth motion and give rigidity to the printer’s frame while printing at high speeds. This helps to minimize vibrations and reduce ghosting and ringing artifacts in your prints.

Additionally, you get automatic bed leveling and a giant touchscreen with an easy-to-use UI. The printer has almost no drawbacks, and the Super Racer offers excellent value for your money.

The printer comes almost 90% pre-assembled, and you can start printing on it within just a few minutes.

Prusa3D finally entered the CoreXY 3D printer category with its latest Prusa XL printer. They first showcased the printer at the Formnext event in November 2021. The machine caused a buzz owing to its revolutionary new design and several advanced features that are firsts in the consumer 3D printer category.

While Prusa has not revealed the maximum 3D printing speed, the CoreXY structure, coupled with a Klipper firmware integration, is a good indicator that the XL will probably be one of the fastest 3D printers. Other features such as 360 x 360 x 360 mm large print volume and a redesigned lightweight ‘Nextruder’ are also evident indicators of the XL’s fast printing speeds.

The XL is equipped with a 32-bit motherboard (a first in a Prusa 3D printer) to compute the printer’s movements for high-speed printing. Additionally, the linear rails on all three axes give the printer a rigid frame structure and precise motion.

One of the unique features of the XL is its tool changer system. You can load up to five different materials or tool heads simultaneously, and this feature will let you execute multi-material 3D printing and combine other manufacturing methods such as laser cutting, CNC, and 3D printing.

But, the PrusaXL is still in its pre-order stage and users are yet to receive their first units. Considering its unique offerings and the reputable brand name of Prusa, there’s a lot of excitement for Prusa XL. If you’re a professional, a serious hobbyist, or a Prusa enthusiast, you should keep an eye out for the XL.

The Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is a power-packed unit with excellent specifications in a small package. It is one of the highest-resolution resin 3D printers available currently that can print an entire layer in barely two seconds.

Phrozen claims the printer’s top 3D printing speed to be around 80 mm/hr. This speed is possible due to the use of a 4K monochrome display, which can cure print layers up to 4 times faster than a conventional RGB LCD screen. The small print size, coupled with a 4K screen, results in a 0.035 mm XY resolution, giving you the sharpest-looking resin prints.

Its build quality is top-notch, with linear rails on the Z-axis. Phrozen has recently updated the Mini 4K with a T-plate system to enhance the printer’s stability further while printing large models. Additionally, the printer is compatible with the Chitubox and Lychee slicers and is extremely easy to use, thanks to its simple touchscreen UI.

Including a HEPA air filter and some more connectivity options would’ve made the Mini 4K a perfect budget resin 3D printer.

Even so, Phrozen has delivered a superb resin 3D printer that you can use to print high-quality models at faster print speeds. For a budget of $400.00, the Phrozen Sonic Mini 4K is worth its price. It is ideal for hobbyists that can benefit from the resin printers’ high print quality.