Damp filament strings and pops, and a dryer is cheaper than a failed print · review
The most-rated dryer here at under $40: one spool up to 210 mm across and 85 mm wide, with a 6-hour default and printing during drying.
Damp filament strings and pops. A dryer costs less than a failed print.
A printed limit of Φ210 × 85 mm lets you check a cardboard spool first.
Check your filament’s drying temperature against the machine. For engineering filaments, see the Space Pi X4.
| Capacity | One spool, up to Φ210 × 85 mm |
|---|---|
| Timer | 6 hours by default, adjustable |
| Rollers | Two, for printing while drying |
| Compatibility | 99% of spools, stated |
| Weight | 2.7 lb |
| Amazon ASIN | B08C9RZPMN |
| EAN | 0782950697805 |
Up to 210 mm across and 85 mm wide, on the listing.
Yes. Two rollers inside let the spool turn.
8.0/ 10
The default first dryer. It solves the most common problem for little money.
workshop machines from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Capacity | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNLU S1 Plus | $38 | One spool, up to Φ210 × 85 mm | 2.7 lb |
| SUNLU S2 | $38 | One spool | 1.51 kg (3.3 lb) |
| Creality Space Pi SE | $40 | 1 kg spool | 1 kg |
| Comgrow SH01 | $44 | 2 × 1 kg spools | 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) |
A PLA and PETG user with a damp-spool problem.
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Filament dryer · 2 × 1 kg spools · inner 9.29 × 6.49 × 9.13 in · 40–50 °C · temperature and humidity display
A two-spool dryer box with printed inner dimensions, but its 50 °C limit, stated by the listing, confines it to PLA and light drying.
Best for: A PLA user who wants storage plus gentle drying for two spools.
≈ $44
Filament dryer · up to 4 × 1 kg spools · 200 W + 200 W PTC · up to 185 °F (85 °C) · auto mode · 360° airflow · touchscreen
A dual-chamber dryer for up to four 1 kg spools, with two 200 W PTC heaters reaching 185 °F (85 °C), an automatic mode and a touchscreen.
Best for: A multicolor printer owner who needs four spools ready.
≈ $120
Filament dryer · 1 × 1 kg spool · 45–65 °C · PTC heater · 360° air · 1.75 and 2.85 mm
Creality’s single-spool dryer running from 45 to 65 °C with a PTC heater and 360° hot air, for PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA and TPU.
Best for: A PETG or ABS user with a single spool on the go.
≈ $40
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