Best 3D printers with high-temp heated beds

Updated 6 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
    £614 CoreXY · 270.0 L · 300°C · Smart Auto Leveling
  2. #2
    Creality K2
    Creality
    K2
    £479 CoreXY · 17.6 L · 300°C · Advanced/Auto
  3. #3
    Creality K2 SE
    Creality
    K2 SE
    £322 CoreXY · 11.6 L · 300°C · Smart leveling
  4. #4
    Anet ET4 Pro
    Anet
    ET4 Pro
    £329 Bedslinger · 12.1 L · 250°C · Yes
  5. #5
    ZORTRAX M300 Dual
    ZORTRAX
    M300 Dual
    £3650 Cartesian · 21.1 L · 310°C · Automatic measurement of platf

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.

Other shortlists

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.