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9 early Black Friday 3D printer deals I'd buy — Bambu, Elegoo, Anycubic and more top brands on sale

Bambu Lab A1 Combo on a counter
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If you want to build things, there's no more enjoyable way than making it yourself with a 3D printer. You get the satisfaction of bringing something new into existence without all the manual labor that comes with other creative hobbies.

For 3D printers, it feels like Black Friday is already here. Some of the best models are on sale with huge discounts. My favorite printer, the Bambu Lab A1 Combo, has seen a price drop to $379 from its $599 price. The beloved Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo is on sale for $459, $290 off.

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Best early Black Friday 3D printer deals

Creality Ender-3 V3 SE 3D Printer
Creality Ender-3 V3 SE 3D Printer: was $219 now $199 at Creality Store
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Not everyone wants to spend hundreds of dollars on their 3D printer, and you can get Creality's most affordable model for $20 off. Sure, it's not the biggest savings, but for a printer that's already so affordable, you can't expect much more off. The deal will provide you with enough money to purchase some filament and get started with printing.

Elegoo Centauri Carbon
Elegoo Centauri Carbon: was $413 now $279 at Elegoo
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For budget 3D printers, you certainly can't go wrong with the Centauri Carbon. Even at $413, it's a great value. When dropped to $279, it's an even better one. It prints quickly and with a high standard of quality. Sure, it only has one filament spool, but that's expected at this price point.

Bambu Lab A1 Combo
Bambu Lab A1 Combo: was $599 now $379 at Bambu Lab
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This is the 3D printer I'm currently testing, and I absolutely love it. Between the reasonable cost ($379 for a multi-color printer is really good) and the quality of prints it creates, I couldn't be happier with my decision to grab this printer. It's fast and easy enough to use that my eight-year-old stepson is picking it up quickly. If this is your first foray into 3D printing, don't hesitate to get this all-time low deal.

Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K: was $624 now $419 at Elegoo
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For my money, this is the perfect entry point into resin printing. If you want to make fine, detailed prints such as D&D figures and the like, this is the printer for you. It's priced well during these early Black Friday deals, so don't wait if you're interested in an enclosed model that comes with a good-sized print area.

Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo
Save $290
Anycubic Kobra S1 Combo: was $749 now $459 at Anycubic
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From a pure discount perspective, this is the best deal of the bunch. With $290 off, you can keep more money in your pocket or buy some extra filament for printing. And since Anycubic is one of the most respected brands in the 3D printing space, you can rely on the quality of prints.

Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo
Anycubic Kobra 3 Max Combo: was $649 now $619 at Anycubic
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This high-end 3D printer isn't as discounted as the other ones on the list. So why am I including it? Because it's the largest consumer multi-color printer on the market, with a massive 420 x 420 x 500 mm printing area. You can make things that aren't possible with smaller printers, which is great. And saving $30 is still a solid deal.

Snapmaker A350T
Snapmaker A350T: was $1,349 now $1,099 at us.snapmaker.com
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This 3D printer is more than just a printer — it does 10W laser engraving and 200W CNC carving, opening up a whole new world of potential creations to you. For a printer that does all three functions (it prints with PLA, PETG, Wood PLA, TPU and ABS), you can't beat a price just under $1,100.

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
Bambu Lab X1 Carbon: was $1,698 now $1,099 at Bambu Lab
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There are the 3D printers you have (in my case, the A1 Combo and Saturn 4 Ultra 16K) and the one you want. This is the one I want! You can connect multiple AMS 2 Pro spools to it, allowing you to print a wide range of colors and materials seamlessly. If you can afford it, consider investing in this 3D printer. Note: Use code "3DPX1C" to get the lowest price.

Creality K2 Plus Combo
Creality K2 Plus Combo: was $1,499 now $1,199 at Creality Store
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If you want to print with up to 16 colors, this printer may be just what you need. If you look around the internet, you'll often see the K2 Plus cited as the best overall model, and the Combo adds the ability to print more colors without needing to change filament. If you don't want the combo, you can get the base K2 Plus for $999.

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