9 Best 3D Printer Nozzles for Every Printer

This kit of 25 Ender 3 Nozzles by Meafeng Store provides a lot of value for a very affordable price. Made with one-time forming technology and centering CNC precision automatic lathe, the Ender 3 Nozzles are compatible with all 1.75mm PLA ABS 3D printers and fit exactly like the original nozzle to produce high-quality prints for a lower cost.

For those of you looking for a quality replacement nozzle for cheap, the Ender 3 Nozzles are a great option. They are not only perfectly concentric to reduce resistance to your filament but also smooth and free of burrs which helps minimize deviation to your print projects. Their concentric design helps prevent clogs and leakage from the printhead, saving you time from having to adjust or clean during prints.

Why is it special?
• Made with centering CNC precision automatic lathe and one-time forming technology
• Compatible with all 1.75mm PLA ABS 3D printers
• Fits exactly like the original nozzle
• Perfectly concentric to reduce resistance to your filament
• Smooth and built to minimize the deviation of your prints
• Design helps avoid clogs and leakage
• Produces quality prints for a lower cost

What are the flaws?
• Tend to be narrower and taller than standard MK8 nozzles
• Some stringing during printing
• It May have a smaller inner diameter hole
• Some users have complained about the kit not coming with the included cleaning needles

This kit of 3D Printer Nozzles by Kingroon comes in a pack of 30 for a premium cost, but each nozzle is made of high-quality hardened steel and brass to provide you with long service life. They are compatible with all 1.75mm PLA ABS 3D printers and are guaranteed to fit exactly like the original.

These nozzles made a list as our Premium Pick because they provide a lot of quality for a slightly higher cost than others on the list. But although you’re paying a little more for a quality build, they are still more affordable than any nozzle you can find straight from a 3D printer manufacturer. So, for those of you who want to splurge a bit on sturdy, well-built nozzles for your print projects, these nozzles by Kingroon are a perfect fit.

What stands out?
• We liked the variety of sizes that these nozzles come in, which provides a great selection for different types of projects. They are not only more well-built than others on this list but also boast perfectly precise diameter specifications. Another thing we like is that this kit comes with some of the best nozzle cleaning needles that we’ve ever encountered. The cleaning needles are flexible and robust, so they’re perfect for handling tough nozzle clogs without having to worry about them breaking.

What cons did we manage to find?
• Of course, with any low-cost nozzles, there are bound to be some flaws. We thought that the design of some of these nozzles made grabbing onto the surface with a wrench a little difficult since there were only two sides as opposed to a six-sided hexagonal design. Additionally, there were times when the filament leaked out around the threads of these nozzles, which can result in a messy print. Overall, this kit offers a great selection for the price, but the sizes on the nozzles aren't stamped very well, so some of them are hard to read.

This kit of 24 MK8 extruder nozzles by Luter is made with a precise design to prevent printhead leakage and clogs and produce consistent prints. They are compatible with all 1.75mm PLA ABS 3D printers and come in a variety of sizes, from .2mm up to 1mm.

These nozzles are our Best Value selection because they are made of high-quality brass and provide a huge selection of sizes for a very affordable price. Their precise design helps reduce resistance from the nozzle corners, and the rounded chamfer helps prevent blocking of the filament.

What do we love it for?
• We liked how each one of these MK8 nozzles came with size engravings on the side for easy identification. Some nozzles have the size stamped on, which can become illegible over time, so having each size engraved is a very helpful addition, especially for such a low-cost kit. The different sizes were consistent and accurate, which isn't always the case with after-market extruder nozzles. We also liked how easy to install and change these were, which saved valuable time and energy during each printing project.

What were we disappointed with?
• There are some things that we think could be improved, though. Many after-market nozzle kits come with a set of cleaning needles, but this kit doesn’t. Such a simple addition would greatly increase the value, but the omission makes sense considering the low price. There were also times when the nozzles failed to meet with the PTFE tube properly and has to be readjusted, but that's a minor complaint when compared to the variety and value this kit offers.

As one of the largest kits on this list, the 34-piece set of 3D printer nozzles by Honoson are consistently reliable and extremely sturdy. They’re compatible with several printers, such as the Ender series, Creality CR-10, Reprap, Prusai 3, Anet A8, and more, and can be applied for printing with a variety of filaments.

This kit is perfect for those of you looking for a wide variety of nozzle sizes that can last for a long time. Since the Honoson nozzles are built using hardened steel and brass, they provide excellent heat, corrosion, and abrasion resistance for an affordable price.

What makes it stand out?
• We like that these nozzles are not only durable but also highly precise. The extruder nozzle diameter error is less than .02mm on each, which provides you with an accurate extrusion every time you print. Because they are tough and sturdy, they're suitable for use with more advanced filaments like fiberglass and carbon fiber, as well as the more common 1.75mm printer filaments. They provide consistent resistance to high temperatures, which means you can rely on them for a wide variety of 3D printing projects.

Which disadvantages must you keep in mind?
• Of course, there are a few things that could be better. These nozzles don’t work with every abrasive material, such as wood filament. Even after increasing the temperature and slowing the print speed down, we were not able to produce quality prints with wood filament using these nozzles. This kit also doesn’t come with a set of cleaning tools, which is something we would typically expect for a 3D printer nozzle kit in this price range.

Even though the Hardened Steel Nozzle kit by Mudder Store only has five pieces, it provides a lot of bang for your buck. Every one of these nozzles offers incredible performance thanks to their high-quality design and compatibility with many of the common 1.75mm 3D printers on the market today.

These nozzles are our Best Performance pick because their hardened tool steel build has higher hardness and toughness than most other after-market extruder nozzles. Not only are they suitable to use with all of the common 1.75mm 3D printer filaments, but they can also print using high-performance filaments like carbon fiber, fiberglass, etc.

Why is it special?
• We liked that these nozzles produced quality prints every time we used them. Since they are highly heat resistant, they work with many times of advanced filaments that some after-market extruder nozzles can’t handle. We also liked how smooth the inner walls of these nozzles were, which helped to provide perfect prints regardless of the type of filaments used. These nozzles feel much sturdier and higher quality than many other kits in this price range, which means they’ll last a long time for a low cost.

What are the flaws?
• Unfortunately, some of these extruder nozzles arrived with a little bit of dripping on the tips, which could end up giving some users a difficult time producing a quality print. Due to their smaller size, they also tend to clog more than other nozzles we have tested, and the fact that this kit doesn’t come with a cleaning set makes this fact even more frustrating. Additionally, while the size is quite precise, some nozzles are slightly shorter than the original parts.

This 3D Printer Nozzle Kit by Tuparka boasts 70 high-quality extruder nozzles for a low cost. As the largest nozzle set on our list, this kit not only allows for a lot of variety when it comes to your printing projects but also produces flawless prints.

Since these 3D printer nozzles boast such a wide selection of sizes, this kit is perfect for anyone looking for a lot of different options. These nozzles are compatible for use with all 1.75mm PLA ABS 3D printers and boast output diameters starting at .2mm all the way up to 1mm.

Why is it special?
• We really liked that the quality of these extruder nozzles was so consistent. Out of the entire pack of 70, there were only a couple that didn’t meet our standards. The delivery was incredibly fast and came packaged in a nice case, with plenty of nozzle cleaning needles as well. Additionally, the cleaning needles were much higher quality than we typically see, coming with a handle that allows you to twist the drill without damaging the nozzle.

What are the flaws?
• Despite the high quality of this kit, we did find that the couple of pieces we had to discard had much smaller openings than they were supposed to have. We were able to widen the opening with a steel pin, but this can become quite a frustrating process. It would also be useful for the different sizes to come separated in the case since it can be difficult to find the size you need with so many different pieces to sort through.

This set of ten 3D Printer Extruder Nozzles by Creality offers premium nozzles built with hardened tungsten steel and high-quality brass. They are compatible with all 1.75mm PLA ABS 3D printers and fit just like the original nozzle from the manufacturer, providing a durable replacement for less.

Creality is known for producing consistent, high-quality extruder nozzles replacements, so they’re hard to beat in terms of sturdiness and reliability. These MK8 nozzles are made using premium materials, and the quality shows during each printing project.

What are our favorite features?
• We’ve come to expect a lot from Creality, and these extruder nozzles did not disappoint. We liked the high precision that went into making each of these, which effectively prevented any leakage from the printhead and helped produce consistent prints. These nozzles were made using CNC precision automatic lathe and one-time forming technology, so the input and output holes were all perfectly concentric, and the interior walls were smooth and free of any burrs.

What could be better?
• However, we didn’t like that we typically had to run the steel extruder nozzles at a hotter temperature than the projects called for. Since they are made with tungsten steel, they don’t heat up as quickly as their brass counterparts, but this isn’t a huge cause for concern. As with most low-cost nozzle kits, there may be some curling of the filaments during printing, but this isn’t a common problem considering most of our test prints turned out perfect.

This set of 3D printer extruder nozzles by Xifowe are both high-quality and easy to organize, thanks to the helpful storage box they arrive in. The full kit includes 25 pieces of .4mm brass nozzles, 10 stainless steel cleaning needles, and a 6mm hexagon wrench packed in a clear, ten-grid parts box.

This kit is the best choice for anyone who wants to remain organized without compromising on value. Like the other choices on our list, these extruder nozzles are compatible with most 1.75mm 3D printers and offer quality replacements for an affordable price.

Why did it make our list?
• We liked that these nozzles were not only high-quality but also very easy to install and use. They produced consistent results without any clogging or deformations in our print projects. But our favorite thing about this kit is the storage box and the addition of nozzle cleaners and a wrench. Many affordable nozzle sets arrive mixed up in their containers, so the organization of this set really stepped it up a notch.

What is not ideal about it?
• There weren’t many things that we thought could be improved upon aside from the fact that this set only included .4mm nozzles. Many 3D printer extruder nozzle kits in this price range include a variety of sizes, so buyers may be put off by the fact that only one size is offered. Xifowe does offer a variety pack of sizes as well, but unless you’re paying attention to the different selections, you may end up with a .4mm-only set unintentionally.

The Afunta 3D Printer Nozzles are extremely affordable, but that doesn’t mean they cut corners during assembly. These high-quality stainless steel extruder nozzles are compatible with some of the most popular 3D printers, such as the E-3D Makerbot, Reprap, Anet A8, Creality CR-10, and more.

This kit is ideal for those who prefer a well-assembled extruder nozzle without having to pay a huge price. Each nozzle is made with quality stainless steel, which allows you to print using a wide range of filament materials.

Why are we impressed?
• We liked that these extruder nozzles were durable and felt well-made since there are times when low-cost nozzles can feel cheap. The stainless-steel nozzles can be used with several different types of filaments without any clogging or errors since they can handle a higher temperature. Additionally, the cleaning needles that come with this kit are extremely flexible while remaining sturdy, so you don’t have to worry about breaking them while cleaning.

What negatives must you be aware of?
• However, since these extruder nozzles are made with stainless steel, they might require a little extra care in order to get a good print. We found that turning up the temperature of our hotend helped massively because stainless steel nozzles don’t conduct heat as well as brass. Another thing that could be improved is that we did encounter clogging problems with a few of these nozzles, likely due to issues with the heat conduction.