The Black Friday deals window is open, and the discounts have already started flooding in on some of the best 3D printers you can buy. I've been testing 3D printers for nearly a decade and can tell you that Black Friday is the best time of year to buy your first 3D printer or to get a gift for a loved one. This list is not every 3D printer on sale, but they're the ones I would recommend if you're buying for someone.
While a recent CNET survey shows 72% of shoppers are planning on making financial sacrifices or tradeoffs during the holidays, know that these 3D printers may be something that isn't out of reach.
3D PRINTER DEALS OF THE WEEK
- $199 (save $50)
- $379 (save $120)
- $465 (save $185)
- $320 (save $101)
- $699 (save $200)
What's the best 3D printer deal right now?
For my money, the best 3D printer deal is the Bambu Lab A1 Combo. It's one of our very best tested 3D printers and a steal at $379 -- $180 off. The quality of the end products is amazing for the price, and the ease of use simply can't be beaten. If you are buying this for a partner or child, know that this is one of the best ways to start them on the 3D printing journey.
Best Black Friday 3D printer deals
The A1 from Bambu Lab has been my favorite 3D printer for a while now, and for good reason. It's priced well for beginners but has the speed and accuracy you need for more complicated builds. If you couple it with the AMS color system, you have the very best printer to give as a gift.
The Flashforge AD5X is a good example of a cheaper machine that still gives you access to multi-color 3D printing. It's not the fastest machine, but it does a great job of accurately creating models, even when using four different colors.
The A1 Mini may not be the biggest printer, but it is staggeringly good at what it does. It prints fast and accurately on its little print bed and makes models that will make you giggle with joy. At $200, this almost qualifies as an impulse buy.
Resin printing takes a little more work than the other type, but the print quality can be even more rewarding. The Mono 4 is a simple resin 3D printer that gives you extremely detailed models. At $160, it's a steal, and leaves you some money to pick up the Anycubic Wash and Cure to finish the resin system.
With a build area of 350 x 350 x 350mm, the K2 plus is the biggest of the printers on the list. This is not for the beginner, but for someone looking to print larger models than they have previously. Saving $300 on this beast is worth your time, and the color system is decent too.
When is Amazon's Black Friday sale?
Amazon's Black Friday sale officially kicked off Nov. 20, and is set to run through Dec. 1. Based on years gone by, there's a very good chance that many of the remaining offers will roll over into a second Cyber Monday sale that week.
Do I need a Prime membership to shop Amazon's Black Friday sale?
While a Prime membership is not required to shop at Amazon's Black Friday sale, there are quite a few discounts that are exclusive to Prime members -- particularly on Amazon's own devices.
You can check out the other benefits you get with a Prime membership if you're not sure if it's worth it.
Is Black Friday the best time to buy a 3D printer?
3D printing companies tend to follow the trends around shopping events, so while there are plenty of anniversary sales and special events throughout the year, Black Friday is one of the biggest. You will see a lot of printers drop to their lowest prices of the year around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, so now is the perfect time to get them for yourself or as part of your gift buying for the year.
