Best direct drive upgrade on Reddit
33 reviews from r/ender3, r/3Dprinting, r/ender5 and 2 more subreddits
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#1
MicroSwiss
4.6
(5)
"It has the shortest filament path in the industry and is perfect for TPU filaments. I love mine on my E3V2."
"The microswiss upgrade is really worth it."
"There is a microswiss direct drive/ hotend that is really good. It’s a drop in replacement."
"Currently using the Microswiss and really like it."
"If you're looking for a one-and-done solution, ppl on this sub like the kit from MicroSwiss too."
#2
Bondtech
4.4
(5)
"I've had a Bondtech DDX on my 5 Plus for the last year with zero issues."
"You could easily sink more into a hotend + extruder combo than the cost of a whole new printer."
"I've got the bondtech one and it's great."
"I’m using a Bondtech BMG with a Mosquito."
"The Bondtech seemed to perform pretty well, but the installation and maintenance process wasn't great."
#3
Micro Swiss
5.0
(4)
"Moved to a Micro Swiss and it was night and day."
"I've been extremely happy with the Micro Swiss direct drive with all metal hotend. The prints have been awesome and the support from Micro Swiss has been absolutely amazing."
"It's been working great! Worthwhile if you have a use for the all-metal hotend."
"The main selling points to me were it's machined aluminum, dual gear extruder that I trust, and it was on sale."
#4
Hemera
4.3
(3)
"I upgraded all my printers to the Hemera. Couldn’t be happier. They are slightly pricey but definitely worth it."
"Hemera is amazing I'm told."
"Im pretty happy with Hemera."
#5
Creality
4.5
(2)
"The combo of DD and improved cooling is just baller."
"I originally used it with the Creality extruder and hotend."
#6
Biqu
4.0
(2)
"Personally I like my Biqu H2 V2s. It's very small and compact."
"Maybe checkout the Biqu H2."
#7
Orbiter
5.0
(1)
"Hands down the best extruder I've come across."
#8
PrinterMods
5.0
(1)
"I really like the MDD kit from PrinterMods, because it's modular you can adapt it for use with a wide range of hotends and extruders."
#9
Sherpa
5.0
(1)
"The Sherpa Extruder is a great addition, built for a reasonable price and enhances the printing experience."
#10
Dyzend
5.0
(1)
"I built my all-metal hotend + direct drive for under $100."
#11
Mercury
5.0
(1)
"Best mod I've ever done for my watercooled Ender 5."
#12
Slice
5.0
(1)
"Just put a Slice Copperhead in it and really liking it so far."
#13
E3D
4.0
(1)
"Eventually the hotend to an E3D V6 all-metal."
#14
Voron
4.0
(1)
"The Voron Stealthburner is popular and fits well with my Ender printer."
#15
Ender
4.0
(1)
"Great upgrade for improved accuracy and detail in 3D printing."
#16
AliExpress
4.0
(1)
"It's surely no downgrade at all and I already had no stringing with bowden tube."
#17
HeroMe
4.0
(1)
"Using the HeroMe 5 mount."
#18
EZRStruder
4.0
(1)
"Then upgraded the extruder to the EZRStruder."
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