If you’re curious about 3D printers but don’t want to spend upwards of $1,000 (or more) for a high-end model, Amazon has a handful of great deals on entry-level options right now. Budget-friendly models from Anycubic and Elegoo–two of the most popular brands on Amazon–would be solid choices for those who simply want to dabble with the hobby by printing figures, accessories, and other small objects out of resin.
Best Budget 3D Printer Deals at Amazon
Amazon’s best deal right now is for the Anycubic Photon Mono 4. This Lightning Deal lets you snag the small printer for an all-time low price of $170 (was $280) while supplies last. Capable of building resin models with a max volume of 6.04 x 3.42 x 6.49 inches, it’s a solid choice if you’re looking to print out small figures for tabletop RPGs or for display on your desk. It also uses a 4-point leveling method which is easy for beginners to adjust. It supports an impressive 10K resolution that’s great at capturing small details and intricate patterns.
Be sure to pair it with the Anycubic 3D Printer Resin–a four-pack is currently on sale for $60 (was $80). You can save an additional 10% by signing up for recurring deliveries, which can be canceled without penalty at any time.
Three Elegoo models are on sale as well, and all three come bundled with a free bottle of resin. Be sure to add the item to your cart before finalizing your purchase. The most premium printer of the bunch is the Mars 5 Ultra at $285 (was $350), which works faster than most of the other models and features auto-leveling technology to make setup easier than ever. It boasts a 9K resolution, so it’s capable of creating fairly elaborate patterns with resin.
If you don’t mind dropping the resolution from 9K to 4K, the Mars 5 is just $200 (was $238). You won’t be able to handle the same level of detail on this more affordable printer, but the standard Mars 5 will still provide a good starting point in the world of 3D printing.
Prime members will also find the Mars 4 Ultra on sale for $240 (was $330), and since it offers the same 9K resolution as the Mars 5 Ultra, give it a closer look if you’d like to save a few bucks without sacrificing small details. It lacks some of the niceties of the 5 Ultra like auto leveling, but otherwise, it’s a solid compromise.