Afinia's powerful, fun-to-use 3D printer

Of the three 3D printers I've used so far, the $1,599 Afinia H-Series H479 is my favorite. That doesn't mean it's perfect, but it's a more precise, and more flexible machine than 3D Systems' first-generation Cube printer, and it's significantly easier to use than the first-generation MakerBot Replicator.

The high price of this printer will remain an issue for many consumers. Post-print cleanup with certain materials can also be a hassle. The fact that you can achieve good prints so easily and so quickly, though, makes the H479 easy to recommend. If you're willing to spend more than $1,000 on a 3D printer, the Afinia H479 should be at or near the top of your list.

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Printer	Afinia H-Series H479	3D Systems Cube (2013)	3D Systems Cube (2012)	MakerBot Replicator (2012)
Price (at time of review)	$1,559	$1,299	$1,299	$1,799/$1,999 w/ dual extruder