Looking for a decent rosin press to fit your budget? Below you’ll find our top choices for the best manual rosin press under $500. These presses are perfect for home. They’re portable, affordable and they work. You can’t ask for much more when it comes to rosin presses at these price points. All of the presses on this list are capable of producing quality rosin.
BEST MANUAL ROSIN PRESS
All Under $500
DULYTEK DM800
The Dulytek DM800 rosin press is the smallest press available from Dulytek. Weighing only 10lbs, this lightweight and compact press is perfect for home personal use. It also comes equipped with a convenient carrying handle making it’s portability even more manageable. The DM800 is completely manual and utilizes a locking lever mechanism. It features 2″ x 3″ dual heating plates and even though it’s small, it still manages to generate up to 1350lbs of adjustable pressure. This press is a steal at this price point. Now of course there are more powerful rosin presses available but a press this well made, at this low price, is hard to beat. It really comes down to what you’re looking for. If you want a well made press that can fit in a backpack, this press is for you.
| SQUISH CAPACITY | 2-3 Grams |
| MAX PRESSURE | 1350lbs |
| PLATE SIZE | 2.5 x 3 Inch |
| MACHINE WEIGHT | 10lbs |
| WARRANTY | 2 Years (Limited) |
ROSINEER PRESSO
Rosineer’s PRESSO is a nice stylish press for beginners. It’s available in a variety of colors and blends wonderfully with other appliances. It features 2″ x 3″ solid aluminum insulated plates that are quick to heat, a convenient lever mechanism for easy use, and a removable dust cover. The max pressure is only 1500lbs but is still very capable of pressing nice yields. It also comes with a free starter kit that contains a non-stick silicone mat, 3 ml lidded jar, two collection tools, a pack of parchment paper sheets, and four magnets. This is a great little press if you’re not looking to spend a lot of money.
| SQUISH CAPACITY | 3 Grams |
| MAX PRESSURE | 1500lbs |
| PLATE SIZE | 2″ x 3″ |
| MACHINE WEIGHT | 13lbs |
| WARRANTY | 2 Years (Limited) |
ROSINEER GRIP TWIST
Rosineer’s Grip Twist press is a little unlike the others on this list. Instead of the usual clamp or bottle jack method, this one generates pressure by rotating the handle more like a bench vice. It’s very easy to learn and use. Just enter your desired settings into the precise two-channel temperature and timer controller, wait until the 3″ x 5″ insulated plates heat up, and rotate the twist handle to apply pressure. This press can be used with the assembled legs or you can bolt it to a work bench without the legs.
| SQUISH CAPACITY | 3 Grams |
| MAX PRESSURE | 2.5 Tons |
| PLATE SIZE | 3″ x 5″ |
| MACHINE WEIGHT | 25lbs |
| WARRANTY | 2 Years (Limited) |
ROSITEK RMP2 2 TON MANUAL ROSIN PRESS
The RMP2 from Rositek is the newest manual rosin press to hit the market. It’s quickly become a top seller as it comes in at a fantastic price point. For way under $500, you get a solid built press with great features and a pretty cool design. It’s equipped with a customized lever system that allows you to hit that 2 tons of pressure using very little effort and features 3×3 inch dual heated plates are capable of pressing up to 5 grams of flower at a time.
| SQUISH CAPACITY | 5 Grams |
| MAX PRESSURE | 2 Tons |
| PLATE SIZE | 3″ x 3″ |
| MACHINE WEIGHT | 18.5 lbs |
| WARRANTY | 1 Year |
MYPRESS GEN-2
MyPress is one the best manual rosin presses that you can buy for under $500. Designed from scratch in Denver, Colorado, this super efficient and user-friendly press has a lot going for it. This press puts out 6 tons of pressing power which is huge for a manual lever press. It features 3×3 inch stainless steel Axiom plates that has a heat range from 160-280 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s simple to operate. Once the plates close, a counter will begin on the LED screen so you can keep track of time. Another great thing about this press is the design. It was definitely made with the home user in mind. At only 12.9lbs, this press is very portable and small enough to just blend in with your countertop appliances.
| SQUISH CAPACITY | 3 Grams |
| MAX PRESSURE | 6 Tons |
| PLATE SIZE | 3″ x 3″ |
| MACHINE WEIGHT | 12.9lbs |
| WARRANTY | Lifetime |
ROSINBOMB ROCKET
The Rosinbomb Rocket is an electric rosin press built for personal use. It’s a compact version of the original Rosinbomb M60. Now, although this press isn’t technically a manual press, it made the list because you can get it for under $500 and it’s so easy to use. All you have do is plug it in, set your temps and press a button. An electric press for this price is a steal. Standing at only 10 inches, you can literally take it anywhere. To top all of that off, this is the press officially endorsed by Chong. He even has his own autographed model out for an extra 100 bucks.
| SQUISH CAPACITY | 5 Grams |
| MAX PRESSURE | 1500lbs |
| PLATE SIZE | 3.2″ x 2.8″ |
| MACHINE WEIGHT | 10lbs |
| WARRANTY | Lifetime |
DULYTEK DHP5 5 TON HYDRAULIC ROSIN PRESS
The DHP5 is the lightest and most affordable press in Dulytek’s hydraulic rosin press line. It’s equipped with 3×4 inch dual heated plates that are controlled by a new precision built two-channel temperature and timer system. The leak-free hydraulic jack can generate up to 5 tons of pressing power and is replaceable to help increase the longevity of the press. This is a great great rosin press at a fantastic price.
| SQUISH CAPACITY | 7 Grams |
| MAX PRESSURE | 5 Tons |
| PLATE SIZE | 3″ x 4″ |
| MACHINE WEIGHT | 31lbs |
| WARRANTY | 2 Years (Limited) |
DABPRESS 4 TON HYDRAULIC ROSIN PRESS
This heavy duty 4 ton hydraulic rosin press is a fantastic choice to get yourself squishing. It’s Dabpress’ smallest unit but but offers a super heavy duty construction. It’s a bit bigger and heavier than some others on this list but it’s worth the extra bulk. It’s built solid and for the price, you won’t be disappointed. The rustproof frame is made of anodized 6061 aluminum and 4-piece stainless steel chrome rods. The 3×5 inch plates heat quickly and are capable of squishing up to 10 grams. The heating element and bottle jack are also both replaceable to help with the longevity of the machine. This press is also integrated with Driptech technology, meaning you can operate it at a 35 degree angle utilizing two pieces of aluminum feet. A lot of cool features for such a low cost press.
| SQUISH CAPACITY | 10 Grams |
| MAX PRESSURE | 4 Tons |
| PLATE SIZE | 3″ x 5″ |
| MACHINE WEIGHT | 31.5lbs |
| WARRANTY | 1 Year |