Best 3D printer deals 2026 — big savings on Bambu, Elegoo, Anycubic and Creality

The Anycubic Kobra X and Elegoo Centuari Carbon 2 on a split-screen in a home office during our testing
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You finally want that 3D printer that’ll print your quirky designs, maybe a flower vase, a door wedge, a toy, or a phone case - whether it's for yourself, an online store, or prototyping for your business. So, I tracked down the best 3D printer deals I can find from online retailers and direct from manufacturers like Bambu Lab, Creality, Elegoo, and Anycubic.

Now, there are many options to choose from, whether beginner-friendly printers for small items or more advanced printers that crank out complex geometries. Selecting the best one can get daunting, but I’ve shouldered the burden so that you don’t have to.

I researched and tested many of the best 3D printers to highlight the best deals and biggest savings for beginners, enthusiasts, and professionals.

Recent updates

August 13. With the launch of the Elegoo back-to-school sale, I've added three models I think you'll want to see (and I can't find them cheaper anywhere else). You can find out more in my article here.

Best 3D printer deals: This week's editor's picks

Anycubic Photon P1 14k Resin 3D Printer
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Anycubic Photon P1 14k Resin 3D Printer: was $789.99 now $599.99 at Amazon

The Photon P1 resin 3D printer delivers finely detailed prints for model-making.

Read our 4.5-star review

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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon: was $419.99 now $309 at Elegoo

The Centuari Carbon is one of the highest-scoring 3D printers we've tested, impressing us with its build, speed, and accuracy.

Read our full review

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Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
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Creality Ender-3 V3 SE: was $219 now $199 at Creality Store

Still one of the best 3D printers for beginners is affordable, reliable, and fun.

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Best 3D printer deals: Quick links

Best 3D printer deals for beginners & home hobbyists

Creality Ender-3 V3 SE
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Creality Ender-3 V3 SE: was $219 now $199 at Creality Store

Still one of the best 3D printers for beginners, the Creality Ender-3 V3 SE (yes, the name is a mouthful) is an entry-level unit that performed well in tests. It's affordable and reliable, and a superb place for starting out.

See our Creality Ender-32 V3 SE review for more details.

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Elegoo Centauri Carbon
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon: was $419.99 now $309 at Elegoo

The Centuari Carbon is one of the highest-scoring 3D printers we've tested - and for single-filament printing, it's an excellent machine. It boasts a 256×256 256mm build volume, full-auto calibration, and we found "it more than impresses with build quality, speed, and accuracy."

Check out our Centauri Carbon review for more specs.

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Creality Hi Combo
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Creality Hi Combo : was $599 now $399 at Creality Store

I absolutely love the Creality Hi 3D printer, which we called a "high-quality entry-level 3D printer that packs in features and quality well above its price point" after testing. It's fast, reliable, and results are impressive.

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Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro
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Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro: was $274 now $229 at Elegoo

The Neptune 4 Pro earned 4 stars in our tests, with the open-enclosure 3D printer handling most tasks automatically, making it a good budget pick for beginners. "Efficient, reliable, high-quality 3D printing for enthusiasts," is how we described results.

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Best 3D printer deals for high-speed & multi-color

Bambu Lab A1 Combo
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Bambu Lab A1 Combo: was $559 now $399 at Bambu Lab

The Bambu Lab A1 is a great first 3D printer for beginners. This incredible entry-level machine scored the full 5 stars in our review, where we said: "Boasting exceptional build quality and advanced features, it strikes a perfect balance, catering to a wide range of users from beginners to professionals."

See the full Bambu Lab A1 review.

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Anycubic Kobra X Multicolor 3D Printer
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Anycubic Kobra X Multicolor 3D Printer: was $459.99 now $299.98 at Amazon

Anycubic's fast CoreXY 3D printer offers native four-color printing, expandable to 19 colors, 600mm/s print speeds, AI monitoring, automatic bed leveling, Wi-Fi connectivity, and a spacious 260 × 260 × 260mm build volume.

Read our full review

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Creality K1C 3D Printer Basic Combo
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Creality K1C 3D Printer Basic Combo: was $600.98 now $386.99 at Creality Store

With printing speeds up to 600mm/s, an AI camera, broad filament support including carbon fiber materials, and a clog-resistant extruder, this printer delivers fast, reliable performance for beginners and experienced makers alike.

Read our full Creality K1C review

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Bambu Lab P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo
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Bambu Lab P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo: was $1,124 now $579 at Bambu Lab

The Bambu Lab P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo offers automatic calibration, multi-colour printing, a 256 x 256 x 256 mm build volume, enclosed printing, and fast, reliable performance.

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Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D Printer
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Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D Printer: was $649.99 now $429.99 at Amazon

This fully enclosed 3D printer offers fast 600mm/s CoreXY printing, built-in four-color support, active filament drying, automatic bed leveling, smart app control, and reliable performance for detailed, multi-color creations.

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Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo
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Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 Combo: was $449 now $379 at Elegoo

Awarded 4.5 stars after testing, the Centauri Carbon 2 is a fast, accurate, multi-color 3D printer that builds on the brilliance of the original Centauri Carbon machine. We called it "one of the cheapest and most reliable multifilament machines on the market."

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Anycubic  Kobra X Combo 3D Printer
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Anycubic Kobra X Combo 3D Printer: was $689.99 now $529.99 at Amazon

This high-speed 3D printer offers native seven-color printing, expandable to 19 colors, automatic bed leveling, AI monitoring, Wi-Fi connectivity, a spacious 260 × 260 × 260mm build volume, and print speeds up to 600mm/s.

Read our full review

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Bambu Lab P2S
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Bambu Lab P2S: was $799 now $749 at Bambu Lab

Another high-scoring 3D printer, we called this one "absolutely superb", and one of the best units of its generation. It's an upgrade on the P1S that offers flagship "performance and reliability at a much more accessible price."

Read our Bambu Lab P2S review

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Best resin 3D printer dealss

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra
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Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra: was $593.99 now $379 at Elegoo

As a 12K resin 3D printer, the Saturn Ultra 4 is designed for fine-detail printing of models and miniatures. And that's where it really shone during our own testing, earning it 4 stars.

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Anycubic Photon P1 14k Resin 3D Printer
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Anycubic Photon P1 14k Resin 3D Printer: was $789.99 now $599.99 at Amazon

The Photon P1 combines a 10.1-inch 14K mono LCD, precision ball screws, automatic leveling, AI monitoring, Wave Release technology, and support for high-viscosity resins up to 8,000 cps.

Read our 4.5-star review

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Anycubic  Photon Mono M7 Pro 14K Resin 3D Printer
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Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Pro 14K Resin 3D Printer: was $669.99 now $499.99 at Amazon

Built for speed and precision, this 14K resin 3D printer offers 170mm/h printing, a 10.1-inch monochrome LCD, COB LighTurbo 3.0 light source, dynamic heating, and a generously sized build volume.

Read our full 4.5-star review

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Anycubic  Photon Mono 4 Ultra 10K Resin 3D
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Anycubic Photon Mono 4 Ultra 10K Resin 3D: was $329.99 now $279.99 at Amazon

Offering a balance of detail and speed, this 10K resin 3D printer features a 7-inch monochrome screen, COB light source, 120mm/h printing, intelligent detection, and a compact build area.

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Best 3D printer deals for professionals

Bambu Lab H2D Combo
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Bambu Lab H2D Combo: was $1,999 now $1,749 at Bambu Lab

There are several variants of the H2D, but I've selected the full laser combo because this 4-in-1 machine is our undisputed top pick overall. If you're looking for a laser cutter, engraver, and 3D printer all in one, this is our number one choice. It has a build volume of 350x320x325mm.

See our Bambu Lab H2D review for all the details.

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Creality K2 Pro Combo+Hyper RFID*8
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Creality K2 Pro Combo+Hyper RFID*8: was $1,242.92 now $870.96 at Creality Store

This K2 Pro Combo includes eight 1kg spools of Hyper PLA RFID filament, four white and four black, giving you plenty of material to begin printing straight away without buying extra supplies.

Read our full Creality K2 Pro review

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Creality K2 Plus Combo
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Creality K2 Plus Combo: was $1,499 now $1,099 at Creality Store

A large 350mm build volume, support for up to 16 colors, dual AI cameras, an actively heated chamber, and a rigid die-cast frame make it ideal for ambitious printing projects.

Read our full Creality K2 Plus review

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Bambu Lab H2C AMS Combo 3D printer
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Bambu Lab H2C AMS Combo 3D printer: was $2,399 now $2,199 at Bambu Lab

Scoring 4.5 stars in our review, we found the H2C to be impressive thanks to the ability to print with seven filaments right out of the box, although it's not perfect. A Full Laser Combo is also on sale right now.

Read our Bambu Lab H2C review

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Stefan has always been a lover of tech. He graduated with an MSc in geological engineering but soon discovered he had a knack for writing instead. So he decided to combine his newfound and life-long passions to become a technology writer. As a freelance content writer, Stefan can break down complex technological topics, making them easily digestible for the lay audience.

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