Prime Day 3D printer deals are some of the best times to pick up a machine. These devices can often be priced out of people's budgets or are wince-inducingly expensive, so them being knocked down in cost even a little isn't an opportunity to miss. Amazon's sale provides that chance.
Considering how everything from beginner-friendly models to top-tier tech gets reduced for the annual Prime Day 3D printer deals, it's well worth watching out for. And as luck would have it, it's not too far away. To help you learn what you should expect, our bargain-hunting experts (who've been covering the sale for years) have listed all their hard-won hints and tips here. Closer to the time, we'll also list discounts on machines as and when they come in.
Want to know what you should look out for? Take a look at our guide to the best 3D printers overall.
Prime Day 3D printer deals: FAQ
When will the Prime Day 3D printer deals begin?
Prime Day 3D printer deals normally take place in the second week of July, normally across a Monday and Tuesday. That means this year's sale should occur around July 8 - 9. The exact date obviously hasn't been confirmed yet, but judging from previous events, this is a fairly good estimate.
Naturally, that's just for Amazon. Other retailers and 3D printer manufacturers will almost certainly be running their own tie-in sales, and these might not be limited to those specific days - sometimes, they go on even longer or start earlier. Basically, keep an eye out if you want to look outside of Amazon.
Do I need a Prime membership for Prime Day 3D printer deals?
As the name would suggest, you will need a subscription to Amazon Prime if you want the best discounts. Fortunately, you can get a 30-day free trial and still make the most of those reductions.
In addition, rival retailers and 3D printer manufacturers like Anycubic or Elegoo usually provide sales of their own. Naturally, you don't need a Prime membership for those offers.
How do I know if the Prime Day 3D printer deals are actually good?
Because we've been covering this beat for quite some time, our bargain-hunting team will never post anything on this guide that we don't legitimately think is a good saving. With that in mind, you can rest assured that anything found here will at least be half decent.
Want to check for yourself? Very sensible. If you're shopping on Amazon, the best way to see whether a deal is actually good or not is to visit price-matching services like Camelcamelcamel. This will tell you what the historic low is, the item's average cost, and when it last saw a cut.
Where will I find the best Prime Day 3D Printer deals?
Even though you'll find the official Prime Day 3D printer deals at Amazon, it's well worth checking in with the official manufacturers too. Creality, Anycubic, Elegoo, Phrozen, and the rest almost always have a sale to match Prime - and very often, the deals are actually better.
Should I wait for Black Friday?
There are plenty of great 3D printer discounts during November's sales-geddon, and it's true that the best ones are reserved for Black Friday itself. Nevertheless, that isn't to say you're better off waiting. There can be some real corkers during the Prime Day event (albeit less of them, admittedly), so it's still worth keeping an eye out in July.
What to expect from 2024's Prime Day 3D printer deals
Prime Day usually does a good job of discounting tech (be it Amazon devices like Kindles or tech such as laptops), and 3D printers are absolutely included within that. You can always rely on lesser-known manufacturers to hawk their wares during Amazon's sale, and these clog up a lot of the listings. However, major brands also get involved - and these deals are consistently decent. Actually, some include record low prices (often thanks to the addition of on-page vouchers, as seen last year in the UK with the Anycubic Photon Mono 2).
However, we would definitely recommend keeping an eye on major manufacturer sites as well. Anycubic, Elegoo, Creality, Phrozen, and the rest always offer cracking discounts to compete with the annual Prime Day 3D printer deals, and they're often better than Amazon's attempt. This includes hot-off-the-presses machines that have only just come out.
In terms of what you should look out for specifically, we'd highly recommend keeping an eye on the Elegoo Saturn Ultra 4. We're testing this machine for review at the moment and it's blown us away with its crisp results that come with surprisingly little effort - thank goodness for self-levelling build platforms.
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For more sales advice, don't miss our guides to Prime Day Lego deals, Prime Day board game deals, and Prime Day PC deals.
