If you’re curious about 3D printers but don’t want to spend upwards of $1,000 (or more) for a fancy name-brand model, Amazon has a few enticing offers for Prime members to check out. For a limited time, members can get an entry-level 3D printer for as low as $160. For those who simply want to dabble with the hobby by printing small monochrome figures and accessories, the deals below are worth considering.
$160 (was $250) | Get free bottle of resin
Amazon’s best deal right now is for the Anycubic Photon Mono 4. This Prime-exclusive deal lets you snag a 3D printer capable of creating 6-inch resin models for $160, which is the lowest price offered since the Photon Mono 4 launched last fall. This particular model originally sold for $300 before the MSRP dropped to $250, but it was selling for $240 just a few days ago.
For a limited time, you’ll get a free bottle of Anycubic 3D Printer Resin ($15 value) with your purchase, too. You’ll need to click the “Benefit Items” option to see the resin. If you have trouble finding it, you can just navigate directly to the freebie and add it to your cart. Your resin designs can be printed at up 10K resolution (9024 x 5120), and Anycubic says its four-point leveling system makes it easy for newcomers to start printing without an elaborate setup process.
If you look at Amazon’s promotion page, you might notice that there are two different versions of the Anycubic Photon Mono 4. Both listings are discounted to $160 for Prime members and boast identical printing capabilities and internal tech. Needless to say, the situation is a bit confusing. The only tangible differences we found between the listings pertain to the dimensions and weight. One of the listings says the Photon Mono 4 has a 20-inch diameter and weighs 5.1kg (11.2lbs), while the other says the diameter is 10 inches and it weighs 3.5kg (7.7lbs).
Those listed differences between the two listings could be true, but it’s also possible the store page was uploaded a second time due to an error. The 10-inch diameter looks and sounds more accurate, since the Photon Mono 4’s maximum total volume for each print is 6.04 x 3.42 x 6.49 inches.
If you want to stock up on resin, Prime members can also score a big discount on a four-pack of Anycubic resin. The four-pack is $54 (was $77) with Amazon’s deal, but if you sign up for Subscribe & Save, you’ll pay $48.59. Amazon lets you cancel subscriptions at any time without penalty.
Best Budget 3D Printer Deals at Amazon
Amazon also has a couple of nice deals on Elegoo 3D printers with a few additional bells and whistles–and these also include a free bottle of resin. Be sure to add the freebie 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.
Prime members will also find the last-gen version of Elegoo’s premium 3D printer, the Mars 4 Ultra, on sale for $240 (was $300), and since it offers the same 9K resolution as the Mars 5 Ultra, it’s worth considering if you don’t mind sacrificing a few quality-of-life improvements such as auto-leveling tech.
