3D printing is an incredible engineering feat, and a decade ago it was only an option for NASA scientists and mechanical engineers. Now everyone can print their own models at home. Getting started in this large and growing hobby isn’t as hard as many people think, and there are now many reliable and affordable 3D printers on the market. Not to mention, there are a variety of websites and forums that are happy to welcome newbies and help you secure exceptional 3D designs – ready to print on your shiny new system. Whether you’re new to this emerging community and buying your first printer, or you’re a seasoned veteran looking to take your printing to the next level, our roundup of the best 3D printer deals is sure to have something to offer liked.
The best deals on 3D printers
Creality Ender-2 Pro – $165, was $179
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The Creality Ender-3 Pro is so popular that you may not realize that the “3” indicates that it is part of a series. A look from one of the currently most popular 3D printers to its predecessor shows how cheap a 3D printer is this year. This filament-based printer has no built-in shield, no camera and uses a very simple interface. However, if you want to save a ton of money and experiment with 3D printing without a lot of overhead, this is probably the best way to do it.
Monoprice MP Cadet 3D Printer – $200, was $220
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The Monoprice MP Cadet 3D Printer is a fantastic entry-level 3D printer that lets you learn the ropes, get your hands dirty, and make some good prints. This 3D printer is tiny, which means a smaller printing area (3.9 x 4.1 x 3.9 inches) but also less storage space. Therefore, it is perfect for children because its 8.5 x 7.9 x 10.6 inch body (which weighs only 6.6 pounds) fits perfectly in their hands and, when not in use, on their bookshelves. For further simplicity, the MP Cadet 3D printer has an auto-leveling bed and uses PLA and PLA Pro filament, which is by far the best filament (ink or toner version of a 3D printer) for beginners.
Elegoo Mars 4 Max – $268, was $357
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The Mars 4 Max is a 6K resolution 3D printer that uses resin to create figures and other objects. The print volume is 7.71 x 4.81 x 5.9 inches, making it suitable for small tabletop armies, role-playing characters, your D&D avatar and jewelry. It uses VoxelDance Tango slicing software, which allows different printing modes depending on the target, speed or accuracy of the print. It’s a small point, but the machine is boxy, compact, and covered by a striking red cover. This is more than just a tool, it can certainly be a conversation starter.
Creality Resin 3D Printer Halot-Mage – $290, down from $420
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The Creality Resin 3D Printer Halot-Mage is an 8K printer that uses resin instead of filament. When we compare FDM and SLA 3D printers (the Halot-Mage and all resin printers are SLA printers), we find that SLA printers produce higher resolution prints, but also tend to be more expensive than their FDM counterparts. The Halot Magician offers us a counterweight to this price requirement, especially in the special offer. As a gateway into the world of SLA printing, the Halot-Mage has a print area of 8.97 x 5.03 x 9.05 inches and prints at an impressive 29.7 micron planar detail level. The kit also comes with 3 months of free access to Chitubox Pro (worth approximately $48) for pre-processing your prints.
Anycubic Photon M3 Max – $849, was $1,099
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The Anycubic Photon M3 Max is one of the most powerful 3D printers you can get. It has an impressive print area of 11.7 x 6.5 x 11.8 inches in 8K. SLA printing, which uses light and lasers, relies on light to print. The Anycubic Photon M3 Max uses an array of LED lights to not only distribute the light just right, but also evenly. The effect? Fast printing. And the Anycubic Photon M3 Max doesn’t let its fast printing speed overwhelm you. How come? By automatically adding more resin to your fountain when the resin level gets low, similar to these automatic plant waterers. The result is trouble-free printing that doesn’t necessarily need to be monitored.
More 3D printer deals we love
There are many more 3D printers available, including some on special offer. Check out these too:
- Anycubic Kobra 2 Neo —
- Creality Ender 3 Neo —
- Flashforge Finder 3 —
- Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro —
- Anycubic Cobra Max –
- Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra —
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