Best 3D Pens Reviewed & Tested In 2022 [Buying Guide] - Gear Hungry (2024)

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MYNT3D Super 3D Pen

Take your creativity to a whole new level thanks to this new and improved, almost clog-proof 3D pen. The latest artistic tool from MYMTD3D, this Super 3D pen, is packed with features you’ll love and which will inspire and elevate your drawings and designs. It’s suitable for kids just starting out with design to engineers looking to create 3D models. Featuring a stepless speed glider, it’s a joy to use, providing clean and accurate, precise results, thanks to an evenly regulated ink flow.Talking of which, you can also use the temperature adjustment screw to quickly and conveniently switch between using ABS and PLA color filaments.

This slimline and ergonomically designed 3D pen couldn’t be easier to use. Plus, you also get access to extensive online tutorials to help fire up the imagination. It uses the same gearbox and replaceable nozzle design as the brands Pro 3D pen but without the OLED display. Just check instead for the red flashing light to change to red, which denotes that the heating mode is ready for use. Then easily dial in using the stepless speed slide to deliver the perfect extrusion speed for the task in hand. For more intricate detailed work, it can be set to a slow and steady crawl. It’s durable, reliable and also comes with a one-year limited warranty. So if you want to turn ordinary drawings in 3D works of art, then grab yourself this fantastic offer.

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MYNT3D Professional 3D Pen

The MYNT3D Professional Printing 3D Pen is another fine example of the technology at its best. It has all the features that make for one of the best 3D pens including flow rate regulator, temperature control in 1 degree increments and OLED display that allows you to monitor the goings on with the pen. With practice and imagination there’s not much you can’t do with the MYNT.

The control buttons on the MYNT 3D pen have been well thought out and make for a hassle-free experience once you get the feel of the pen. Because it’s corded they’ve been able to make the device slim and easy to handle for young hands. You can also hook it up to any battery power bank with 2A minimum output which means it travels well.

Pros

3 colors of PLA plastic filament included.

Power cord allows for slimmer profile, easier handling for the kids.

Easy to read OLED display.

Full temperature control.

Cons

Lowest feed rate doesn’t always work as it should.

Power cord could be a bit longer.

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3Doodler Start 3D Pen for Kids

The 3Doodler Start 3D Pen for Kidsis a kid’s pen that looks and feels like a kid’s pen. It’s got a nice rotund shape that’s easy for the young ones to take hold of and minimal control options so things don’t get confusing for your child. There are no obvious hot components for the kids to burn their fingers on and the package comes with enough stencils to fire their imagination.

The 3Doodler Start Essentials 3D pen is the 3D pen reduced to its most basic components. There’s an on/off button, 1 feed rate, 1 temperature setting and no exposed hot parts for your child to burn themselves on. They can use it plugged in or, if you think they’d be better off not having a wire impose itself on their process, it can be used on battery mode for up to 1 hour.

Pros

The most kid-safe 3D pen on the market.

Easy to use with basic controls.

Comes with activity guide to get your child started.

1 year replacement warranty.

Cons

Same as the pros: limited functionality.

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3Doodler Create+ 3D Printing Pen

If you are one of the very many people who just love to doodle, then how about getting even more creative with this 3D printing pen. It’s ideal for all the family from kids to adults alike. You might even get your teenager in on the imaginative 3D modeling action. Featuring dual drive technology, this 3D printing device enjoys improved power, reliability and durability for the best doodling experience to date. You can literally enjoy hours of creative fun.

It couldn’t be simpler to use. You just plug in your 3D pen, insert one of your 15 different colored plastic refills and wait for it to heat up. As soon as it does, you are ready to extrude. There’s even an activity guide book included as well as those 15 filaments so that you can doodle away to your heart’s content. Your 3Doodler Create+ 3D pen is compatible with 3mm plastic ABS and FLEXY plastic filaments only.

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MYNT3D Junior 3D Pen for Kids

Why should kids miss out on all the fun that 3D pens have to offer? Well, if you let them have a go with one of the other 3D pens we’ve featured, they’d find them too large and cumbersome and it could even be dangerous. That’s why we’re so excited about the MYNT3D Junior 3D Pen for Kids. It features all of the same technology but in a safe and ergonomically suitable format.

If your kid is artistically-inclined, this 3D pen will blow their mind. It’s designed for smaller hands and has a comfortable ergonomic shape that allows them to work for hours, without getting cramps. It’s also much safer for young children. With no external hot components and a maximum internal temperature of 88ºC, you’re not putting them at risk of burning. This is because it uses PCL (instead of ABS or PLA), which operates at a much lower temperature. The 3D pen is battery powered and uses a micro USB charging cable (included).

Pros

Designed for small hands

No dangerous hot components

Long battery life

Covered by a one-year warranty

Cons

Some durability issues

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LESHP Professional 3D Pen

The LESHP Professional 3D Printing Pen is indeed a professional grade 3D pen, in spite of the cutesy balloon in the photo. It offers 8 different feed settings, temperature control, loading/unloading button and an LED that indicates the pen is ready to go. As such it offers some of the most precise control of any consumer grade 3D pen on the market.

The LESHP 3D pen feels just right in an adult hand and allows you the kind of control you need to create finished products with as much polish or texture as you need. It’s very light in spite of being fairly large and battery powered. You’ll find it easy to release as much or as little material as you need and work it to perfection. With a bit of practice you can create everything from toys for the kids to basic architectural models.

Pros

8 different speeds allows you greater control over feed and flow.

LED display lets you monitor pen functions while in use.

Easy enough for older kids to use.

Extremely light weight.

Cons

Beware kids. Pen tip gets really hot.

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3Doodler Create 3D Pen

The 3Doodler Create 3D pen is arguably one of the world’s best-selling 3D pens and it’s not hard to see why. It’s slim and comfortable to hold, accommodates 3 different types of source material, is reliable, quiet and affordable and is a popular choice for the kids. Just plug it in, wait for the ambient light and you’re good to go.

The 3Doodler Create is something of an enigma. At the same time, it provides you the ability to create with 3 different types of filament it doesn’t offer precise flow rate or temperature control. One could ask why and we’d like to hear the answer. That said this 3D pen still has enough going for it that it deserves a place on this “Best of” list. Those positive attributes include its build quality and reliability, the consistent quality of the extruded materials and the fact that it’s not too complicated for the kids to pick up on quickly.

Pros

Comfortable, slim design is good for smaller hands.

Compatible with PLA, ABS and TPU filaments.

Controls are minimal but thoughtfully laid out.

Comes with comprehensive instructions.

Cons

Can accept 3 types of filament but doesn’t give you temperature control over them.

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AtmosFlare 3D Pen Set

Creating 3D structures from your imagination might seem like such a futuristic thing that exists only in movies, but it’s not. With the AtmosFlare 3D Pen Set, you can get this done easily and without stress.

The AtmosFlare 3D Pen Set brings your imagination to life effortlessly. It features a blue LED light and a spot of special ink, both of which allow you to draw and sculpt 3D objects in mid-air. With the AtmosFlare pen set, you can make 3D renditions of nature, animals, objects, and others. You can draw on flat or curved surfaces, non-sticky textured materials, even objects like coins or buttons for cool effects. You can also thicken lines and shapes and create texture by drawing over your finished work and curing it by shining light on your art.

The Atmosflare pen comes with ink refills in twelve different colors. This 3D pen is recommended for ages twelve and up, and it will make an excellent artistic gift for any creative child or young adult. If you are new to 3D pens, the Atmosflare website features tips on how to use them and art courses you can explore.

Unlike other 3D pens, the AtmosFlare 3D Pen doesn’t use heat. Instead, it uses light to cure the ink. However, one downside to this product is that the ink has a strong smell, so it is crucial to keep it covered.

The pen is also quite sticky, but you can easily clean it from your hands and work area with some baby wipes, a hand sanitizer, or regular soaps and cleaners.