Early Black Friday 3D printer deals 2024: Save big on the best Resin and FDM Printers

This story is part of the Digital Trends Black Friday coverage 2024

Update 11/18/24: The countdown to Black Friday continues, and so does our coverage of early Black Friday deals. 3D printer deals have been holding pretty steady, though we’ve seen a couple drop in price even further. Early Black Friday pricing can swing either direction at any moment, however, so grab a deal if you see one you like.

With a 3D printer you can tap into new levels of creativity, and if you’ve been shopping early Black Friday deals in hopes of landing a discount on a 3D printer, you’ve come to the right place. Many of the best 3D printers are frequently discounted, and here we’ve rounded up the best Black Friday has to offer right now. Read onward for more information on how to save on a 3D printer, and while most 3D printers out there don’t require a computer to work, you can tap further into your creativity by shopping for a new device among early Black Friday iPad deals, early Black Friday all-in-one PC deals, and early Black Friday Apple deals.

Creality Ender 3 3D Printer — $169 $232 27% off

Creality makes several 3D printers worth taking a look at, and the Ender 3 is one of its most affordable. Here it’s marked down to just $169 for Black Friday, which will save you $63 from its regular price of $232. Its sizing comes in at 10 inches square, and it offers exceptional print quality with a precision nozzle. This 3D printer is ideal for printing large models or multiple small parts simultaneously.

Aoseed 3D Printer for Kids — $250 $300 17% off

If you’re looking for a 3D printer that can work as a starter option for kids, the Aoseed 3D printer is a great one to consider. It’s going for just $250 with this Black Friday deal, so you won’t have to get too much invested relative to the pricing of most 3D printers. This 3D printer is made for beginners, as it has a smart app to walk you through the 3D printing process and access to a library of more than 1,500 digital designs.

Longer LK5 Pro 3 3D Printer — $257 $337 24% off

At 24% off its regular price, the Longer LK5 Pro 3 may offer the best value you can find for a 3D printer during these Black Friday deals. It has a maximum build sizes of 11.8” x 11.8” x 15.7”, which a larger canvas than many 3D printers offer. It has a 32-bit mainboard that ensure printing quality, as well as a sturdy triangular structure that minimizes errors from resonance.

Phrozen Sonic Mighty 4K Resin Printer — $281 $500 44% off

It’s pretty rare to find a larger-sized resin printer, so this $219 discount on the Phrozen Sonic Mighty is a steal of a deal. It comes with a 4K Mono LCD Screen and has a 7.9 x 4.9 x 8.7-inch build volume, so you can do some relatively larger builds if you’d like.

FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M FDM Printer — $379 $479 21% off

While the Adventurer 5M might have a smaller build size of 8.66 x 8.66 x 8.66 inches, it is enclosed, which means that the outside air, in the form of wind and humidity, won’t affect the build, giving you better and more consistent results. It also has a maximum travel speed of 600mm/s, support for the Flash maker App, and comes with a 21% discount.

Creality K1 SE 3D Printer — $419 $449 7% off

Another great enclosed option is the Creality K1 SE, which has a print volume of 8.66 x 8.66 x 9.84 inches and is a great alternative if you want a slightly more polished experience. It has a nice 20% discount and features a 600mm/s print speed, automatic bed leveling, and a 4.3 color touch screen.

Creality K1C 3D Printer — $561 $599 6% off

Another 3D printing option from Creality is the K1C. It’s faster and more efficient than many other 3 printers, and it comes right out of the box ready to plug and play. It isn’t the largest discount you’ll find on a 3D printer, but $561 is a pretty solid sale price for a 3 printer with the capabilities of the Creality K1C.

Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K LCD Resin Printer — $600 $650 8% off

This Phrozen Sonic Mighty 8K printer is made for much more substantial builds, as it has a massive 21.8 x 12.3 x 23.5 build volume, so it’s great for those who have felt hampered by the smaller printer. It has an 8K Mono LCD screen, Wi-Fi connectivity, a 28 µm speed, and a solid $110 discount.

How to choose a 3D printer on Black Friday

When it comes to 3D printers, you generally have two options you can pick: An FDM printer or a resin printer. FDM printers tend to be the most common and easiest printers and work by pushing a filament made of various materials through a very hot extruder, with the shape printed out using various moving parts. In fact, a lot of modern FDM printers are plug-and-play and have things like auto-leveling and other features that make them really easy to use. The downside is that cheaper 3D printers don’t make very detailed prints, and even then, you’ll likely have to sand the external surfaces to give it a smooth finish.

On the other hand, resin printers are a bit more complicated because the resin itself is somewhat toxic, and you can slowly build an allergy to it over time. That’s why you’ll need to be wearing gloves, a mask, and eye protection whenever you interact with the resin or the printer, and you might have to have some form of fumigation. But the big upshot is that resin prints tend to have much finer detail and don’t need much processing after the fact, and they turn out very smooth overall.

If you’d like to know more, check out our guides on “What is 3D printing?” and “How do 3D printers work?”

How we chose these 3D printer Black Friday deals

Luckily, there are a lot of great options for 3D printers out there, and while it can be a bit difficult to find a good deal if you don’t have a lot of experience with printers, we’ve done our homework. As reviewers and deal hunters, it’s our job to find not only the cheapest deals but also the best deals on 3D printers that are worth buying. As such, any deal on this list will give you the best bang for your buck, and some of them may have additional discounts for those who have Amazon Prime or My Best Buy Plus.