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Get Blazing Print Speed With This High-Performance 3D Printer for Just $239

High-speed 3D printing is finally affordable -- grab a Flashforge Adventurer 5M and save $60.

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Right now, you can get the Flashforge Adventurer 5M 3D printer for just $239, which is $60 off its usual price of $299. This high-speed printer is fast, with a max speed of 600 millimeters per second. It's accurate, too, and at just $239, it's almost an impulse buy. According to CNET's 3D printer expert James Bricknell, "It would be a great gift for a young person just starting out, or for a school classroom to start students on their journey."

It's compact and a great choice for students or beginners. The Flashforge Adventurer 5M typically costs $299, but thanks to Amazon's Spring Sale, it's discounted by 20%, which knocks $60 off the price. But hurry, the sale ends in two days -- grab it before the price jumps back up or stock runs out.

The Flashforge 5M 3D printer offers 12x ultra-fast printing, maximizing efficiency. Once you're in the world of 3D printing, you'll know why this matters. Depending on the printer's speed, some projects can take hours to complete. So, a faster machine means more cool stuff can be produced in less time. The tech specs are a Core XY structure with 600mm/s travel speed and 20,000mm/s² acceleration.

It also has a few other efficiencies; little things that make a difference when you're printing and changing filaments. There are quick nozzle changes, a high-flow 32mm³/s nozzle, and a fast 35-second warm-up to 280 degrees Celsius, to deliver stable, high-speed printing.

According to James, it's worth noting that the AD5X, the upgrade to the 5M, is just $100 more during the Spring Sale and can print in four colors instead of just one.

Why this deal matters

Last fall, we saw this same model go on sale for $279, a $100 discount. Now, it's reduced to just $239, the lowest price we've seen. If you've been considering a 3D printer and want an affordable, reliable starter model for student or personal use, it's a great time to snap this one up while supplies last.

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