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3D printing is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in the US right now, and with that comes some great opportunities to snag a deal. Prime Day is nearly upon us, and 3D printer manufacturers are eager to be the deal you choose in the coming weeks.
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I was impressed the first time I used the Spark i7. It was a cheap little machine from a company that has always made easy-to-use starter 3D p…
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The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 is an excellent way to enter the world of resin printing, which is a little harder to work with than filament. Whil…
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If bigger projects are on your mind, the Bambu Lab H2D has a generous 350 x 320 x 325mm build area. Though the higher price tag takes it out o…
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During testing, the Snapmaker U1 pleasantly surprised me with its dramatically reduced waste, especially for a four-color printer. After print…
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When I tested the original Centauri, I was excited by both the print quality and the machine’s overall quality, especially for the price. This…
I’ve spent the last few weeks going over the sales — both on Amazon and off — to find the best savings on the best 3D printers. Prime Day is still a few days away, but there isn’t much chance these deals will change that much, though keep coming back to see if new deals appear.
Best 3D printer deals
I was impressed the first time I used the Spark i7. It was a cheap little machine from a company that has always made easy-to-use starter 3D printers. There’s a combo version of this that can print four colors and works well, but getting a printer this size for under $250 is a bargain that can’t be ignored.
If you’re already in the 3D printing world and have a bunch of high-end machines, the i7 isn’t for you. But if you want to give someone the gift of 3D printing, this is a great choice. At under $250, you may even have room for some filament in the budget.
A great gift for the young maker in your life
The Anycubic Photon Mono 4 is an excellent way to enter the world of resin printing, which is a little harder to work with than filament. While you may not be able to create massive designs with this model, the upshot is the printer itself has a fairly small footprint for a 3D printer, which means it works great in a teen’s bedroom or an apartment and is easy to setup. Just be sure you have adequate ventilation.
If you want to print high-quality gaming pieces, this is the printer for you.
Ideal for printing minatures
If bigger projects are on your mind, the Bambu Lab H2D has a generous 350 x 320 x 325mm build area. Though the higher price tag takes it out of the “starter printer” category for most, it’s easy to use and features dual nozzles. If you’re seriously interested in printing cosplay pieces, helmets or anything on a larger scale, it’s a worthwhile investment, especially as you can save $250.
Great for large-scale projects
During testing, the Snapmaker U1 pleasantly surprised me with its dramatically reduced waste, especially for a four-color printer. After printing dozens of items, I ended up with only a coffee mug full of filament waste. The four different tools never faltered during my tests, and its print quality was top-notch.
Four colors with reduced waste
When I tested the original Centauri, I was excited by both the print quality and the machine’s overall quality, especially for the price. This combo includes four spool holder modules and some starter filament, though I recommend ordering your favorite filament colors at the same time so you can jump right into using this machine.
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When is October Amazon Prime Day happening?
Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is returning on Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 with thousands of deals across every product category.
Do you need an Amazon Prime membership to shop the sale?
No, but having one can help you get more out of it. We’ve seen a ton of deals reserved exclusively for Prime members. A subscription also includes perks such as free two-day shipping and faster delivery options.
Where are the best Prime Day 3D printer deals?
As you might expect, Amazon is the place to be for Prime Day deals. But that doesn’t mean you won’t find good deals on the manufacturer’s own sites. They like to try to one-up Amazon when they can, though free two-day shipping isn’t normally included.
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