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Due in a large part to relative ease of maintenance and use, Lulzbot printers are one of several desktop 3D printers have been recommended for libraries by reviewers.<ref>Griffey, J. (2014). 3-D Printers for Libraries. ''Library Technology Reports'', 50(5), 1.</reF>
In its 2014 ''Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing'' special issue, [[Make Magazine]] awarded the Lulzbot TAZ "best documentation" of all the hobbyist-grade 3D printers that were tested.<ref>{{cite web|title=MAKE's 3D Printer Testing Results|url=http://makezine.com/magazine/guide-to-3d-printing-2014/3d-printer-overview-how-they-compare/|website=makezine.com|publisher=Maker Media, Inc|accessdate=15 April 2015|date=8 November 2013}}</ref>
The TAZ 4 was released with several key improvements to the TAZ platform to make it more robust and capable, including a newly engineered drive rod system, redesigned y-axis heated bed mounts, a 400 W power supply, and a fully assembled electronics case that would allow compatibility with subsequently released dual extruders.<ref>{{cite web|title=Aleph objects takes it to the next generation with the TAZ 4 3D printer|url=https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/aleph-objects-takes-next-generation-taz-4-3d-printer-26886/|website=3dprintingindustry.com|publisher=3D Printing Industry|date=6 May 2014}}</ref> Its release was met with reviews praising its new engineering.<ref>{{cite web|title=Review: TAZ 4 3D Printer |url=https://makezine.com/2014/11/22/review-taz-4-3d-printer/ |website=makezine.com|publisher=Maker Media, Inc|date=22 November 2014}}</ref> The TAZ 5 On May 17, 2016, LulzBot released the TAZ 6, which featured such upgrades as, automated bed-leveling, automated nozzle cleaning, and an enclosed power supply, as well as improved firmware, support for new filament materials, a better heat sink, and more. In 3DForged.com's review of the TAZ 6, Brent Hale called the TAZ 6 "the best overall 3D printer I have ever used."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://3dforged.com/lulzbot-taz-6-review/|title=LulzBot Taz 6 Review {{!}} 3D Forged|date=2016-05-17|website=3D Forged|language=en-US|access-date=2016-05-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160518060647/http://3dforged.com/lulzbot-taz-6-review/|archive-date=2016-05-18|url-status=dead}}</ref> However it was the less expensive model, the LulzBot Mini 2 that was named Best Intermediate Printer of the Year for 2019 by Tom's Guide. The Mediahq agreed, naming the Lulzbot Mini 2 the best 3D printer for enthusiasts in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-3d-printers,review-2236.html|title=Best Home 3D Printers 2019 - Reviews for Beginners and Enthusiasts|date=2019-10-21|website=The Mediahq|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-22}}</ref>
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