3D printing is the biggest it has ever been as a hobby, and with the additive manufacturing sector expected to be worth $10 billion later this decade, it’s the right time to get on the 3D printing train. Big sales occasions like Labor Day are a great time for 3D printer manufacturers to discount their wares to get you into the hobby.
If you’re a first-time buyer, getting a good 3D printer deal is even more important. All of the best 3D printers have advanced features that make your life easier, so if you can snag one for under the normal price, you can get ahead of the game.
I’ve put together this list of deals from across the internet to save you from wandering around. CNET’s team will keep it updated as new deals come in, and the old ones go away. While there are several companies that sell 3D printers, only Amazon regularly has sales. You might see other companies come up from time to time, but this list will be predominantly Amazon.
Some of the best deals use coupons, so keep an eye out and make sure to check the box when you reach the product page to claim your full discount.
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Anycubic
Printing giant prints is the most fun you can have with a 3D printer. We recently reviewed the Kobra and gave it a solid 8.5 out of 10. With $90 off the normal price, it’s an excellent printer.
If you’re just getting started but want something with a few more advanced features, grab a Kobra while you can.
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While the build plate on this printer is pretty small, the enclosed nature makes it perfect for people with young kids or teachers that want safe 3D printers for their students. It also has a built-in camera to make it easy to monitor your prints and detect any failures early in the process.
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Matterhackers
The Pulse XE is a printer designed to be a workhorse. With upgraded parts, it is designed to print more exotic filaments such as NylonX and carbon fiber with ease. If you are interested in practical prints that need great dimensional accuracy or higher temperatures, the Pulse XE is a good printer to have.
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Anycubic
If you are looking to print Dungeons and Dragons miniatures or models with really fine details, then a screen with a higher resolution is key. The Mono X has a 6K screen that allows for gorgeous details in even the smallest models, while the larger build plate lets you print more models at the same time.
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Elegoo
The Saturn S is an excellent upgrade to Elegoo’s OG midsize resin printer. The 4K screen is excellent and the print quality is fantastic for a larger resin printer. The Saturn S has the size advantage over printers like the Mono 4K as its build area is almost twice as big. It’s perfect for making intricate pieces for cosplay, or models for your home.
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Anycubic
The Photon 4K is being replaced with the new M3 series, but it could still be worth your time. With a 4K monochrome screen, the printer is very fast without sacrificing any detail. In fact, the details on this machine are superb, especially on small models like miniatures.
At $200, the Photon 4K offers an amazing entry into resin 3D printing, even if Anycubic is selling off the stock.
Materials and accessories
It’s not just the 3D printers themselves that are on sale. It’s often the accessories and materials too. While the savings aren’t as drastic — $5 to $10 savings, maybe — these add up over time when you have to buy a lot of materials for your projects.
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Elegoo
Resin 3D printing can be messy and inconvenient if you don’t have the right tools. This wash-and-cure bundle lets you clean your resin prints and cure them in the special UV chamber. I like the Mercury over other wash/cure stations because of the separate stations that let you wash one model and cure another, saving you precious time.
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Geeetech
Geeetech filament tends to print well and doesn’t get tangled like some other cheap brands. This shiny green is perfect for the Halloween models that I am sure everyone will be printing very soon. It’s only a $3 price break, but that adds up when you buy rolls and rolls of filament.
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Creality
Enclosures are helpful if you are looking to print materials that are susceptible to breezes or that need a controlled environment to print well. ABS is one such material, and it will print much better in an enclosure like this.
This Creality enclosure will work with any printer that’s around the same size as the Creality Ender 3 — The Elegoo Neptune 2 and the Anycubic Vyper, for example — and is fireproof to keep any accidents contained.
