Whether you’re creative in general, enjoy tabletop gaming or want to have a way to replace simple parts around the home, 3D printers are becoming more popular. They’re expensive, but sometimes you can find a solid deal, making them more accessible. If you’ve been considering grabbing one for you or your teen, don’t miss the early Black Friday deals happening at Elegoo right now.
Our 3D printing expert, James Bricknell, a fan of Elegoo 3D printers, enjoyed testing the Centauri Carbon and found it to be a solid budget model. He said, “I tested the hardened nozzle with PLA, PETG, TPU and even glow-in-the-dark filament, and the Centauri printed them all smoothly.” And now that it’s down to $280, he said he thinks it’s an absolute steal.
The Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra is our current pick for the best resin 3D printer overall and the Elegoo Saturn 4 and Mars 4 earned spots on our best budget 3D printers roundup.
While our expert hasn’t tested the new Saturn 4 Ultra yet, he said he thinks it’s a good buy: “I haven’t managed to review it yet I still think you would be good to buy it instead of the 3 Ultra. I am almost 100% sure that all the things the Saturn 3 Ultra does well, the 4 Ultra will do well, too.” And right now Elegoo has slashed the price from $624 down to just $420, shaving more than $200 off the price.
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If you’re looking to spend less, you can get a $120 discount on the base Saturn 4, which brings it down to $279. Or snatch up the Mars 4 for only $150, a $50 savings on the usual price.
Other notable savings include the Mars 5 Ultra, which is down to $250 right now, and the Neptune 4 Plus, now only $270. You can find other models and even resins and filaments on sale, so be sure to shop the entire selection.
If these printers aren’t exactly what you’re looking for, we’ve gathered other budget 3D printers worth checking out.
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Why this deal matters
There are so many things you can create with a 3D printer. But a lot of them can be pricey. Elegoo is a brand that we have tested time and time again, and right now you can score hundreds off select models. If you’ve been considering getting a 3D printer for your home, this is a great time to get one at a much more affordable price.
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