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Best 3D printers with high-temp heated beds

Updated 18 September 2026 · Live prices on every page load from United Kingdom marketplaces

Printers whose heated bed clears 100 °C. Essential for reliable ABS, ASA and PA-CF adhesion without lifting corners.

  1. #1
    Creality K2 Pro
    Creality
    K2 Pro
    £692 CoreXY · 270.0 L · 300°C · Smart Auto Leveling
  2. #2
    QIDI TECH QIDI MAX4
    QIDI TECH
    QIDI MAX4
    £1029 CoreXY · heated chamber · 51.7 L · 370°C · Loadcell Sensor Integrated int
  3. #3
    QIDI TECH QIDI Plus5
    QIDI TECH
    QIDI Plus5
    £639 CoreXY · heated chamber · 30.7 L · 370°C · Loadcell
  4. #4
    QIDI TECH QIDI Plus5 Multi-Color
    QIDI TECH
    QIDI Plus5 Multi-Color
    £769 CoreXY · heated chamber · 30.7 L · 370°C · Loadcell
  5. #5
    FLASHFORGE Creator 5 Pro
    FLASHFORGE
    Creator 5 Pro
    £749 CoreXY · heated chamber · 16.8 L · 320°C · Fully Automatic Calibration &
  6. #6
    ORIGINAL PRUSA CORE One+ FULL - Professional High-Speed
    ORIGINAL PRUSA
    CORE One+ FULL - Professional High-Speed
    £1069 CoreXY · heated chamber · 14.8 L · 290°C · Load cell
  7. #7
    Creality CFS - Filament System
    Creality
    CFS - Filament System
    £289 Cartesian · 42.9 L · 350°C · Automatic leveling
  8. #8
    QIDI TECH QIDI MAX4
    QIDI TECH
    QIDI MAX4
    £959 CoreXY · 51.7 L · 370°C · Loadcell Sensor
  9. #9
    Creality K2 Plus Multi 16 Colors Printing
    Creality
    K2 Plus Multi 16 Colors Printing
    £700 CoreXY · 42.9 L · 350°C · Strain gauge
  10. #10
    QIDI TECH QIDI Box Multi-Color 3D Printing System
    QIDI TECH
    QIDI Box Multi-Color 3D Printing System
    £199 CoreXY · 18.9 L · 370°C · Loadcell Sensor Integrated int

Matt's take

Bed temperature is the quiet spec that separates "can print ABS if you cross fingers" from "prints ABS reliably". Most PLA-focused machines top out at 70-80 °C because that is all PLA needs. ABS wants 100-110 °C, ASA similar, and filled nylons 90-110 °C. Without that bed heat, corners peel as the print cools and you end up running a brim or raft on every part. Pair with an active heated chamber for best results - bed heat alone helps but doesn't fully solve warp on tall ABS.

Frequently asked

Do I need a 100 °C heated bed? +

Only if you print ABS, ASA, or filled nylons. PLA and PETG are happy at 60-80 °C. If you never leave PLA territory, a high-temp bed is unused capability.

Why does bed temperature matter for ABS? +

ABS shrinks as it cools from its 100 °C+ print temperature. A hot bed keeps the bottom layers near glass transition, so the shrink happens gradually rather than snapping the print off the plate at hour three.

Is a garolite/FR4 bed surface different from PEI? +

Garolite is the de-facto surface for nylon because nylon refuses to stick to PEI. If you plan to print nylon, check that the printer either ships a garolite plate or accepts a swap-in one. Otherwise it is an extra £30 and often an extra week's wait.

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Ranking is spec-driven. It favours printers that objectively have the capabilities this shortlist targets. Firmware, support quality and long-term reliability aren't on the spec sheet - read the full printer page and owner reports before committing.