Budget pick
8.0
Filament dryers
Sunlu Filament Dryer S2
The best starter dryer if you only run one spool
$49
The S2 is the no-drama entry dryer: one spool, touchscreen, and enough heat for PLA/PETG recovery. It is not as spacious or even as the S4, but it solves the humidity problem for most home printers.
See the full Filament dryers comparison guide for alternatives and score tables.
Scorecard
Overall8.0
Print quality7.8
7.8
Durability7.9
7.9
Value9.1
9.1
Ease of use8.5
8.5
Compatibility8.0
8.0
Pros
- + Affordable
- + Simple controls
- + Widely available
Cons
- − One spool only
- − Slower on nylon than hotter units
Specs
- Capacity
- 1 spool
- Temp range
- 35–70 °C
- Timer
- Up to 24 h
- Print-through
- Yes