I test 3D printers, and these are the BEST Prime Day deals I've found
Stick with me as I share all of the best deals on 3D printers, filaments, and accessories as they crop up this Prime Day.
Prime Day 2025 is finally upon us, and I'm anticipating that we'll see some mega deals on plenty of the best 3D printers over the next 4-days (July 8th-11th).
This is both exciting and a little terrifying for me as an ecommerce writer, as while I love finding top deals on tech, I spend enough money on 3D printing as it is. I know that if the right deal comes along, I won't be able to resist it (and I'm saving for a wedding!).
There are already some top Prime Day 3D printer deals cropping up, especially on ideal entry-level 3D printers, but it's important to know exactly what you want and what to look for before diving into 3D printer deals this Prime Day, and that's where I come in to help (see my buying advice section below).
If you haven't already, be sure to sign up for a 30-day free Prime membership trial so you don't miss out on any of the best 3D printer deals. I also have a handy guide discussing whether you should buy a filament dryer for your 3D printer, as well as a breakdown of how much a 3D printer costs to help you out.
- Bambu Lab deals: Up to 40% off 3D printers
- Anycubic printer deals: Savings on materials and bundles
- Elegoo deals: Up to 34% Off resin printers
- Creality deals: Up to 50% off + free filament rolls
Top Amazon Prime Day 3D printer deals: US
Bambu Lab has a 3-year anniversary sale launching today, and a very generous price cut on its flagship model, the X1C, for only $999. If you don't see this price right now, it's because the sale kicks off at 10:00 AM (EDT), so keep checking back.
This printer is capable of multicolour and multimaterial printing when combined with an AMS (automated material system) unit - sold separately. I recently reviewed this 3D printer, and it's without a doubt the best one I've ever used.
This new Core XY 3D printer from Anycubic is something of a first, offering smart multi-colour printing (up to 8 colours) with the help of an attachment called the ACE Pro, which doubles as a filament dryer.
I recently reviewed this printer, and while I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with it, the similarities to the Bambu Lab X1C (above) make it hard to overlook for the price.
I've been dying to get my hands on Creality's K2 Plus, purely to test out not only its generous build volume (350x350x350mm) but its multicolour capabilities as well.
You can save an extra $250 on this printer with the code K2PSAVE50 over at Creality's website.
This exclusive Prime deal knocks $60 off the ELEGOO Neptune 4 Pro, which is a great warm-up Prime deal for anyone after a high-speed FDM 3D printer for under $300. This model boasts print speeds of 500mm/s, and it also has auto levelling features, which is great for beginners.
This is NOT the lowest price we've seen on this model, as last year during Prime, it dropped to $269.99 at Amazon. While the deal above is decent, maybe wait until closer to Prime Day to see if this falls any lower (don't worry - we'll be tracking it too).
This 3D printer from Anycubic is something of a first, offering smart multi-colour printing (up to 8 colours) with the help of an attachment called the ACE Pro, which doubles as a filament dryer.
For price context, the recommended retail price of the Anycubic Kobra 3 Combo is $599.99 for the full package or $369 for the printer alone. With this in mind, I think the deal above is a bargain.
Want a multicolour 3D printer without the big, bulky, core XY construction? Then the Creality Hi Combo is a top choice. A lot like the Bambu Lab A1 series, this machine is easy to set up (it comes 95% pre-assembled), making it great for beginners with hands-off auto calibrations too.
Price check: $521 at Amazon.
This 3D printer from Creality is a big investment, intended for more pro-level projects and with print speeds as high as 600mm/s! It's considered a direct rival to the Bambu Lab P1P model, and packs some serious power.
Price Check: $499 at Best Buy
Despite what Amazon says, last year the RRP for the FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M was $479, so this deal is much more of a bargain than it seems. This printer offers up to 600mm/s running speed (super fast) and has auto-levelling to take the guesswork out of levelling your print bed.
Over at Flashforge, you can save an extra $30 on all 3D printers with the code: PRIME2025
Price Check: $324 at FLASHFORGE
Top Amazon Prime Day 3D printer deals: UK
I can't believe that this flagship printer from Bambu Lab is at its LOWEST PRICE EVER.
Just recently, I'd reported on a deal that I'd found for the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon model (no AMS) for only £999 – which is an excellent deal – but THIS mega saving on the X1C Combo (with the AMS) not only knocks off £390, but works out at only £50 dearer than buying the X1C printer on it's own with no AMS.
This 3D printer is a top choice for professionals, as well as hobbyists (with a larger budget) and complete beginners. It's accessible and easy to use for everyone, but it certainly isn't a cheap entry-level printer.
I own two of these 3D printers from Anycubic, and while I've grown to love it, the Kobra S1 Combo takes a bit of work to get used to the mechanics. You will get error messages quite frequently, but it pays to understand this printer and how it operates.
It's still worth the purchase in my opinion (especially at this price), but don't say that I didn't warn you.
This is another all-time low price from Bambu Lab on one of its most popular budget-friendly models. Previously, the lowest we had ever seen this printer fall to was £419 just a few weeks ago, but this new offer knocks £150 off an already-affordable printer.
It has a generous build Volume of 256x256x256mm, can offer multicolour printing for those who don't need the bigger and bulkier Core XY units, and can reach printing speeds of up to 500mm/s(Max).
5 things you should know before buying a 3D printer this Prime Day
Before we all get ahead of ourselves, there are some things to consider when shopping for a 3D printer deal this Prime Day, and I'm going to run through them briefly below.
1. The best deals aren’t always at Amazon
If four years of covering Prime Day deals has taught me anything, it's that Amazon doesn't always have the best prices on the internet. If you're shopping for a 3D printer this Prime Day, take a look at Amazon – but also head over to the retailer's website, and I guarantee that you'll find a better price (or at least the same price) plus some extras thrown in like filament discounts and accessory add-ons.
2. Understand the different types of 3D printers
One of the most common shopping mistakes that people make when it comes to 3D printers is purchasing the wrong one for their specific needs, or when shopping for someone else. I'm part of a Facebook group where people are often buying resin printers for young adults (which is not a good idea at all) simply because they've found a good deal on one.
There are usually some excellent deals on resin 3D printers during Prime Day, sometimes even better than FDM ones, but that doesn't mean you should go all in and buy one. I recently shared my experience of learning to 3D print with resin and it wasn't easy at all.
With resin printing, you need to be prepared for extra mess, extra clean up, handling toxic liquid materials with gloves, wearing a respirator, finding a space with enough ventilation, washing and curing prints, and most importantly – being as safe as possible to avoid skin and eye irritation from uncured resin.
3. Set yourself a budget and stick to it
If you're new to 3D printing, then let me pre-warn you that this is a very expensive and addictive hobby. Once you've purchased a printer, the expenses don't stop there.
You'll need to pay for filament or resin materials as you go along (up to $20 / £20 per 1KG), as well as any part replacements you may need to keep the printer ticking along, and then there's also your electric bill to think about if you're running the printer 24/7.
When choosing a 3D printer this Amazon Prime Day, it's a good idea to attack it with a clear and strict budget in mind. Try not to be tempted to opt for the most premium model without factoring in the additional costs that I've mentioned above.
With that said, it can sometimes be better to opt for a more expensive model if it means you'll be saving yourself some costs in the long run from part replacements and materials. For example, the latest Bambu Lab H2D printer is ultra fancy, and has a double extruder which seriously cuts down on filament waste (printer poop) from purging plastic from one nozzle for cleaner colour changes.
4. Buy your favourite filaments in bulk, if you can
I usually buy most, if not all, of my PLA filament from Amazon. It's quick and easy thanks to next-day delivery with Prime, but sometimes the prices on my favourite filament will fluctuate on a weekly basis. For this reason, I've decided that I'm going to start buying filament in bulk whenever I spot that it's on sale.
I recently reported that my fave rainbow pastel filament from iSANMATE was 20% off at Amazon, and so I bought 4 rolls (my bank account shed a tear). This approach is great when it comes to Prime Day sales, and if you're a seller of 3D prints at events and craft stalls, then it's a no-brainer to stock up on material while it's discounted.
Hopefully, the rest of you will have a bit more self-control than I do when it comes to impulse purchasing over Prime Day, but I'm really hoping to save as much as I can on fancy filaments to continue my progress on 3D printing cosplay props.
5. Stock up on hot ends and pricey accessories
Nobody can anticipate when a clog might occur in your 3D printer, but it will inevitably happen over time. This is why I think Prime Day is the perfect opportunity stock up on hot ends (nozzles) for your machine, as well as any other spare parts or accessories that you know you may need down the line.
For example, I plan on purchasing a new hot end as well as a SuperTack build plate from Bambu Lab for my X1 Carbon printer as soon as I can, as I just know that when the time comes that I need one of these tools, the price will be back to normal.
FAQS
When is Amazon Prime Day?
This year, we're being gifted with a 4-day Amazon Prime Day event, with kickoff happening on July 8th all the way through to July 11th (aren't we lucky).
This is the longest Prime Day event in history, and I think it means we're in for a real rollercoaster with record-low deals on some of the top 3D printers.
How can I get a good deal on a 3D printer?
I'm going to be tracking the best Amazon Prime Day 3D printer deals on this page as they come and go across both the US and UK, whilst linking you directly to any savings I find, so you know it's the real deal. I also look into a printer's price history whenever possible to decipher if a price really is the lowest ever, or simply a bluff (Amazon likes to lie sometimes).
My advice is to consider what kind of 3D printer you really want/need (and what you want to make). That way, you can track and keep tabs on the prices of specific 3D printer models that interest you, while sticking true to your budget.
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Beth is Creative Bloq’s Ecommerce Writer and has the fun job of finding you the very best prices and deals on creative tech. Beth kicked off her journalistic career writing for Digital Camera World and has since earned bylines on TechRadar and PetsRadar too. With a Master's degree in Photography, Beth loves getting to tinker with new cameras, especially camera phones, as the resident Samsung fan on the team.
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