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From laser and photo to all-in-one and 3D models, this is the best time of the year to invest in a top-flight printer while saving a substantial amount of money thanks to these deals.

By Shubham Yewale
Printers and 3D Printers on green background with early black friday deals
4.0

A pricey powerhouse with a robust ecosystem of accessories and exceptional accuracy, the Formlabs Form 4 is an excellent 3D printer for light-duty manufacturing.

Starts at $3499
at Formlabs
By Michael Lydick
Formlabs Form 4 3D printer
5.0 Editors' Choice

Bambu Lab’s P2S desktop 3D printer produces some of the cleanest prints we have ever seen from a consumer model. Fast extrusion, quiet operation, impressive cooling capabilities, and intelligent calibration cement its excellence.

$549.00
at Bambu Lab
By Sascha Brodsky
The Bambu Lab P2S

The 3D-printing hype ended years ago, but the threat of tariffs and the closing of the de minimis exemptions means that making your own stuff might actually hold some value.

By Eric Ravenscraft
3d printer test print

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. We've been testing them for over a decade and are here to help you find the right option.

By Tony Hoffman
Creality K1

Every day, we head into the deal mines, digging for savings and discounts on the best electronics out there. And every day, there's one deal that stands above them all. This is that deal!

By Shubham Yewale
ANYCUBIC Photon Mono M7 MAX Resin 3D Printer on purple background

A high-speed multicolor 3D printer that blends pro-level precision with user-friendly tools is now selling at a serious discount for creators and hobbyists alike.

By Shubham Yewale
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo 3D Printer on purple background

Learn from my mistakes! Here's how to get a running start on your own 3D printing journey.

By Michael Lydick
A 3D printed action figure

The Bambu Lab H2S, heir to the company's X1 Carbon, offers a larger print volume and other enhancements. Here's why it might be worth the $1,249 asking price.

By Tony Hoffman
Bambu Lab H2S

Today's affordable 3D printers will surprise you: You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once reserved for high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are the top budget performers in our testing.

By Tony Hoffman
Elegoo Neptune
4.0

The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is an excellent, reasonably priced 3D printer for beginners. It’s easy to learn and operate, has a large print bed, and is fully enclosed so you can use filaments such as ABS.

$339.99
at Amazon
By Ted Needleman
The Elegoo Centauri Carbon
4.0 Editors' Choice

The Qidi Plus 4 is a top-notch, top-value filament 3D printer for hobbyists. It stands out for its spacious build volume and an extruder that supports a wide variety of filament types.

$799.00
at Qidi
By Michael Lydick
The Qidi Plus 4 3D printer
3.5

The Core One prints beautifully, and its community support is top-notch, but this 3D printer's quirks, build-quality foibles, and cost make it best for die-hard Prusa fans.

$1,199.00
at Prusa Research
By Michael Lydick
The Prusa Core One

'Gaming will never be the same again. Because now it comes with fries,' says the creator of the GamiFries, a 3D-printed accessory for the Switch 2.

By Michael Kan
GamiFries demo video

Vendors and retailers have been stocking up consumer-grade 3D printers to avoid paying fees from Trump's tariffs on China.

By Michael Kan
3D printer

We found some truly outstanding deals for all of your printing needs, whether it's on paper or resin, even after Amazon's annual summer sale ended. Grab'em while the deals last.

By Shubham Yewale
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Printer and 3D Printer Deals

We found some truly outstanding deals at Amazon's annual summer sale for all of your printing needs, whether it's on paper or resin. Grab'em while the sale lasts, which is ending soon.

By Shubham Yewale
Amazon Prime Day 2025 Printer and 3D Printer Deals
4.0 Editors' Choice

With a sub-$1,000 price, exceptional quality, and innovative resin management features, the Anycubic Photon Mono M7 Max is a natural fit for enthusiast and light industrial 3D printing.

$719.99
at Amazon
By Michael Lydick
Anycubic Photon M7 Max 3D printer

Every day, we head into the deal mines, digging for savings and discounts on the best electronics out there. And every day, there's one deal that stands above them all. This is that deal!

By Shubham Yewale
Anycubic Kobra S1 on red background

The new Bambu Lab H2D could be a superb 3D printer for craftspeople and designers who also need laser engraving and digital cutting. But my experience tells me it's not for beginners looking to go from idea to finished product with minimal fuss.

By Tony Hoffman
Bambu Lab H2D with AMS Combo