A basic consumer 3D printer is now roughly in the same price range as a game console.
Typical price ranges
For beginners and casual hobby use, many decent 3D printers cost about 200 to 400 dollars, with some budget models dipping a bit below that during sales. More refined “hobbyist” or prosumer machines with better speed, reliability, and features usually fall somewhere between about 400 and 1,500 dollars.
Higher‑end and industrial
Professional and advanced enthusiast printers commonly cost from around 1,500 up to 5,000–10,000 dollars, depending on build volume, materials, and features. True industrial or enterprise 3D printers used in manufacturing and engineering can range from roughly 10,000 dollars to well over 100,000 dollars.
What this means for you
If you just want to try 3D printing at home, planning on about 250–500 dollars for a current, well‑reviewed starter machine is a reasonable expectation. Also budget extra for filament or resin, spare nozzles, and basic tools, as materials and maintenance can add noticeably to the overall cost over time.
