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LIVE: 3D printing deals have landed for Black Friday with up to 50% off
Save on major brands like Bambu Lab, Anycubic and Creality right now.
It's not Friday yet, but it certainly feels like it. Since we're already seeing some mega 3D printing Black Friday deals from major brands like Bambu Lab, Elegoo, Creality and Anycubic that are live right now. So if you're in the market for one of the best 3D printers, then you've come to the right place.
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Fun fact: I bought my very first 3D printer 3 Black Fridays ago (it was an Anycubic Kobra 2) and got a bargain deal on it. Since then...let's just say I'm pretty deep into this hobby and my wallet hates me for it.
• Save big on 3D printers at Amazon's Black Friday sale
In other words, 3D printing is a very expensive thing to invest in, and if you're looking to save on printers, filament, materials, and accessories this Black Friday – then I've got you covered.
The top deal I've spotted right now is on the Bambu Lab P1S Combo (with AMS 2 Pro), which is currently $529 off over at Bambu Lab, down to just $619/£569 at the time of writing.
Stick with me on this live blog as I not only hunt for 3D printing deals as and when they crop up, but I'll also be sharing some fun projects, tips, and tricks too.
3D printer Black Friday US Deals
- Bambu Lab official store: Discounts of up to 47% on big machines
- Amazon: Best for variety with discounts on lots of brands
- Anycubic: Save up to $450 or $515 in one bundle
- Elegoo: Huge deals on both resin and FDM printers
- Creality: Black Friday Mega Sale (printers, engravers, scanners)
- FlashForge: As high as 45% off prosumer-level printers
- Snapmaker: Up to 53% off & spin to win a Snapmaker U1 printer
- BIQU: Sitewide discounts of up to 60% off 3D printing accessories
The Snapmaker U1 has not been released yet, but it's one of the most anticipated 3D printer launches in history. If you preorder this machine for Black Friday, you not only save $150 but also receive some extras.
Bambu Lab has just launched the P2S model, which is likely why we're seeing such excellent prices on the P1S (though I'm definitely not complaining).
Alt deal: You can also get a P1S on its own (no AMS) for just $399, down from ($699) via Bambu Lab.
3D printer Black Friday UK Deals
- Bambu Lab Online store: Up to 31% off sitewide
- Amazon: Printers for as little as £99 (yes, really)
- Snapmaker: Up to 53% off + chance to win a Snapmaker U1
- Anycubic: Save up to £480 on flagship printers
- Elegoo: Up to 53% off FDM & Resin printers
- Creality: Lowest prices of the year
- SUNLU: Spend more, save more on filament & resin
- Prusa: Freebies thrown in worth up to £500
This is one of the most beginner-friendly 3D printers that you can get right now, and its an absolute steal for under £250. We tested the Centauri Carbon back in March, and found that despite being built like a tank, it strikes a great balance between speed, quality and versatility.
Prusa has a great rep for its heavy-duty 3D printers, and the Core One+ has a Black Friday offer with a ton of freebies thrown in like a free Buddy3D camera, free 1kg spool and free Prusa Academy courses (worth $50).
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Which 3D printer should you buy?
If you're struggling to decide which 3D printer to buy this Black Friday, then let me offer some guidance.
For beginners: I highly recommend bedslinger models like the Anycubic Kobra 2 & 3 series, the Bambu Lab A1 (or A1 mini), and Creality's Ender range. Partly because these models are so affordable and can help you to grasp the fundamentals of 3D printing, such as parts, materials, levelling and maintenance before you invest in the core XY giants.
For confident users: If you're comfortable being thrown in the deep end and have a more flexible budget, you can instead opt for a slightly bigger Core XY machine like the Elegoo Centauri Carbon or Bambu Lab X1 Carbon for more premium results.
For advanced makers: If you have the expertise (and the budget) then the printer you'll want this Black Friday is one of Bambu Labs' H series machines (the H2D or H2S) or one of Prusa's premium options, which you might have to assemble yourself. These 3D printers have really proven themselves as the best on the market, and include multiple tool heads and tool swap features to add precise cutting and laser engraving to your skill arsenal.
If you need some filament recommendations, then take a look at my guide to the best filaments for 3D printing that I've personally tested and use almost every day. This is purely based on my own opinion, as there are thousands of options out there from hundreds of brands to choose from.
I want to kick things off by showing you guys a SUPER IMPORTANT tip to remember when shopping for 3D printers. I made this video a few weeks back when it was Amazon Prime Day but the same rule still applies.
TLDR; the #1 rule when shopping for 3D printers is to try the manufacturer first. In this instance you'll nearly always get a better deal by shopping with the retailer directly (or using some of our handy quick links at the top of this guide) as opposed to buying on Amazon.
Okay, after a few technical glitches it looks like we're up and running! phew.
Hey there! We've been covering 3D printing since 2012 on Creative Bloq, but this is our very first 3D printing live blog!!
What's a live blog? It's basically an article that I'll be constantly updating (like a Tumblr blog) specifically dedicated to sharing Black Friday 3D printing deals and discounts, plus anything related to 3D printing in general for you all to follow along with.
Keep this blog bookmarked as you'll definitely want to come back to it over the next few days if you're shopping for one of the best 3D printers or some accessories for your machine.
Want to see what I'm printing right now on my H2S? 3 guesses what this could be 👀




