Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27, and Cyber Monday is November 30. Amazon hasn’t announced its sale dates yet. In recent years its Black Friday sale has started about a week before Thanksgiving, so we expect deals to begin around November 19.
The prices below were checked between October 8 and 14, 2026, and we’ll update them when Amazon’s sale starts. Last updated: October 14, 2026.
This guide tracks the best 3D printers you can buy on Amazon for $300 or less, with current prices, so you can compare them before Black Friday and Christmas. It covers 8 printers under $300 (6 filament and 2 resin) plus 4 multicolor and kids’ options just over the line.
We aren’t calling any price a record low yet. Use the October prices as your baseline and compare them against Amazon’s sale. For other budgets, see our under-$200 guide and our full Black Friday deals guide.
Best 3D Printers Under $300 at a Glance
- Entina Tina2C: $189.99 – Mini starter, kids.
- Creality Ender 3 V3 SE: $199.00 – Lowest-price full-size printer.
- Creality SPARKX i7: $229.00 – Bigger bed plus a camera.
- Bambu Lab A1 Mini: $249.00 – Easiest first printer.
- FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M: $249.00 – Enclosed and fast.
- Anycubic Kobra X: $299.99 – Cheapest multicolor.
- ELEGOO Mars 5: $199.99 – Beginner-friendly resin.
- Anycubic Photon Mono 4: $209.99 – Detail and miniatures.
Which Printer Should You Buy?
- Lowest price ($189.99): The Entina Tina2C is a fully assembled mini starter, best for kids.
- Best full-size value ($199): The Creality Ender 3 V3 SE has auto leveling and direct drive.
- Easiest to use ($249): The Bambu Lab A1 Mini works out of the box and is quiet.
- Enclosed ($249): The FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M suits ABS and PETG.
- Multicolor under $300 ($299.99): The Anycubic Kobra X prints in four colors.
- Fine detail ($199.99): The ELEGOO Mars 5 is the beginner-friendly resin pick.
Best FDM 3D Printers Under $300
Filament printers are the right choice for most people. Cheapest first.
Entina Tina2C
The cheapest printer in this guide: a fully assembled mini starter with auto leveling and app control, listed as ready to print in about 8 minutes. A good first printer for kids.
Check price on Amazon →Read Our Entina Mini Tina 2 Review → See price history on Keepa
Creality Ender 3 V3 SE
The classic first printer, with direct drive, auto leveling and a 220×220×250mm bed. It’s single-color and open-frame, but it’s the cheapest full-size FDM printer in this guide.
Check price on Amazon →Read Full In-Depth Review → See price history on Keepa
Creality SPARKX i7
A larger 260×260×255mm bed and a built-in camera for $30 more than the Ender 3 V3 SE. You can add multicolor later with the optional CFS Lite.
Check price on Amazon →Read Our SPARKX i7 Review → See price history on Keepa
Bambu Lab A1 Mini
The easiest printer to start with: ready to use, fully auto-calibrated and quiet at 48 dB or less. The listing includes an LED lamp kit.
Check price on Amazon →Read Full A1 Mini Review → See price history on Keepa
FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M
Enclosed CoreXY speed up to 600mm/s with a quick-swap nozzle. The enclosure suits ABS, ASA and PETG better than an open-frame printer.
Check price on Amazon →Read Full Enclosed Review → See price history on Keepa
Anycubic Kobra X
Native 4-color printing for under $300, $160 below its list price. It’s the cheapest way to get multicolor in this guide.
Check price on Amazon →Read Our Kobra X Review → See price history on KeepaBest Resin 3D Printers Under $300
Resin printers print fine detail for miniatures and jewelry. They need gloves, ventilation and isopropyl alcohol.
ELEGOO Mars 5
A 4K resin printer with automatic leveling, $38 below list. Resin gives much finer detail than filament, but you’ll need gloves, ventilation and isopropyl alcohol for cleaning.
Check price on Amazon → See price history on Keepa
Anycubic Photon Mono 4
A 7-inch 10K mono LCD resin printer for detailed miniatures and jewelry. It’s $30 below list and $10 more than the Mars 5.
Check price on Amazon → See price history on KeepaWorth Stretching Your Budget: Multicolor and Kids’ Picks
These cost $329 to $359, a little over $300, and add multicolor printing or kid-friendly features.
ELEGOO Centauri 2 Combo
Beginner-friendly 4-color CoreXY with a 350°C nozzle, $133 below its list price.
Check price on Amazon →Read Our Centauri Carbon 2 Review → See price history on Keepa
AOSEED X-MAKER JOY AI+
Enclosed, leveling-free and aimed at kids, with 8 PLA filaments in the box. It has only 55 reviews, so treat the rating as early feedback.
Check price on Amazon →Read Our X-Maker Joy Review → See price history on Keepa
Creality K2 SE 4C
Native 4-color CoreXY from Creality, $129 below list. It’s a newer listing with only 22 reviews.
Check price on Amazon → See price history on Keepa
Creality SPARKX i7 Combo
The SPARKX i7 with the CFS Lite multicolor system, $70 below its $429 list price.
Check price on Amazon →Read Our SPARKX i7 Combo Review → See price history on KeepaComparison: Best 3D Printers Under $300
| Printer | Price | Type | Multicolor | Best For | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entina Tina2C | $189.99 | FDM | No | Mini starter, kids | 4.3/5 (352) |
| Creality Ender 3 V3 SE | $199.00 | FDM | No | Lowest-price full-size printer | 4.0/5 (798) |
| Creality SPARKX i7 | $229.00 | FDM | Optional (CFS Lite) | Bigger bed plus a camera | 4.0/5 (324) |
| Bambu Lab A1 Mini | $249.00 | FDM | No | Easiest first printer | 4.4/5 (235) |
| FLASHFORGE Adventurer 5M | $249.00 | FDM | No | Enclosed and fast | 4.2/5 (634) |
| Anycubic Kobra X | $299.99 | FDM | Yes (4-color) | Cheapest multicolor | 4.2/5 (300) |
| ELEGOO Mars 5 | $199.99 | Resin | No | Beginner-friendly resin | – |
| Anycubic Photon Mono 4 | $209.99 | Resin | No | Detail and miniatures | – |
| ELEGOO Centauri 2 Combo | $329.00 | FDM | Yes (4-color) | Multicolor, 350°C nozzle | 4.0/5 (2.6K) |
| AOSEED X-MAKER JOY AI+ | $329.99 | FDM | No | Kids, enclosed | 4.1/5 (55) |
| Creality K2 SE 4C | $341.05 | FDM | Yes (4-color) | Multicolor CoreXY | 4.0/5 (22) |
| Creality SPARKX i7 Combo | $359.00 | FDM | Yes (CFS Lite) | Multicolor with the i7 | 4.0/5 (423) |
Prices come from Amazon listings checked between October 8 and 14, 2026. Savings are shown only where Amazon lists a higher list or typical price. The Mars 5 and Photon Mono 4 listings show no rating here.
Gift Bundles at Today’s Prices
Three ways to pair a printer with the essentials. Each item is bought separately.
Starter Bundle
$244.98
Total at today’s prices, bought separately
- Creality Ender 3 V3 SE – $199.00
- Creality PLA 2KG, Black & White – $23.99
- Sovol 78-Piece Tool Kit – $21.99
Kids’ Bundle
$224.98
Total at today’s prices, bought separately
- Entina Tina2C – $189.99
- SCRIB3D P1 3D Printing Pen – $34.99
Best-Overall Bundle
$294.96
Total at today’s prices, bought separately
- Bambu Lab A1 Mini – $249.00
- ELEGOO PLA 4KG (4 colors) – $45.96
Add-Ons to Complete the Gift:
- Creality PLA, Black & White, 2KG – $23.99 ($12.00/kg): Two 1kg spools, black and white. Check price →
- ELEGOO PLA, 4KG (4 colors) – $45.96 ($11.49/kg): Four 1kg spools in four colors. Check price →
- Creality PLA, 4KG (4-pack) – $49.99 ($12.50/kg): Four 1kg PLA spools (black, white, red and blue). Check price →
- SUNLU 250g PLA Bundle (multicolor) – $39.89: A bundle of 250g multicolor PLA spools, good for trying colors. Check price →
- Sovol 78-Piece 3D Printer Tool Kit – $21.99: Nozzle cleaners, scrapers, cutters and more for maintenance. Check price →
- SCRIB3D P1 3D Printing Pen – $34.99: A 3D pen kit that kids can use alongside the printer. Check price →
How to Choose a 3D Printer Under $300
1. Auto leveling
Manual bed leveling is the step that makes beginners give up. Every FDM printer in this guide levels its own bed.
2. FDM or resin
FDM suits most uses and is cleaner. Choose resin only if you want miniatures or jewelry and can handle gloves, ventilation and cleaning.
3. Single color or multicolor
Single-color printers are cheaper. A multicolor printer such as the Kobra X switches colors automatically, but costs more and uses more filament.
4. Enclosed or open
An enclosure such as the Adventurer 5M’s keeps drafts and noise down and suits ABS and PETG. Open printers are fine for PLA.
5. Build size
Mini printers suit small prints. A 220mm to 260mm bed handles most home projects, such as organizers, planters and phone stands.
6. Support and community
Ender and Bambu Lab printers have large owner communities, so most problems have a tutorial.
What Not to Buy
- Printers without auto leveling – Manual leveling is the biggest beginner frustration
- Unknown brands with little support – Replacement parts and help are hard to find
- Used printers with no warranty – You can’t check their condition
- Crowdfunded printers that haven’t shipped – Delays are common
Out of stock when we checked (October 14): The Sovol SV06 ACE, Creality Ender 3 V3 KE, original Creality Ender 3, Entina Tina2 Basic V11 and the original ELEGOO Centauri Carbon had no current offer on Amazon, so we left them out. The Creality K1 SE and ELEGOO Neptune 3 Pro are no longer listed. Our reviews are still available: Centauri Carbon, K1 SE and Neptune 3 Pro.
Best 3D Printers Under $300: FAQ
What is the best 3D printer under $300?
For most people, the Bambu Lab A1 Mini at $249 is the easiest to use. If you want the lowest price, the Creality Ender 3 V3 SE is $199. For multicolor, the Anycubic Kobra X is $299.99.
Can you really get a good 3D printer for under $300?
Yes. Printers in this range now include auto leveling and speeds that were rare a few years ago. Every FDM printer in our under-$300 list levels its own bed.
Should I buy a 3D printer now or wait for Black Friday?
Use the October prices on this page as your baseline and check each printer’s price history. If a printer drops below its current price during Amazon’s sale, that’s a real deal. If you need one sooner, buying now is fine.
When does Amazon’s Black Friday sale start in 2026?
Amazon hasn’t announced the dates. In recent years its sale started about a week before Thanksgiving, which would be around November 19. Black Friday is November 27 and Cyber Monday is November 30.
Which printer is best for a gift?
The A1 Mini is the safest gift for most people because it works out of the box. For a child, the Entina Tina2C is the cheapest option and arrives fully assembled. For someone who wants colors, the Kobra X prints in four colors.
FDM or resin?
FDM printers melt filament, are cleaner, and suit most uses. Resin printers cure liquid resin with UV light, give much finer detail for miniatures and jewelry, and need gloves, ventilation and alcohol for cleaning. Most beginners should start with FDM.
Do I need to know CAD to use a 3D printer?
No. Sites such as Thingiverse, Printables and MakerWorld have huge libraries of ready-to-print models, so you can download, slice and print without designing anything.
What about filament costs?
In the add-ons below, PLA on Amazon works out to roughly $11 to $13 per kilogram in 2kg and 4kg packs, so filament is a small ongoing cost.
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Last updated: October 14, 2026 | Price verification: Prices were taken from Amazon listings between October 8 and 14, 2026 and can change.
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Update log: October 14, 2026 – Rebuilt for Black Friday and Christmas 2026 with current prices for 12 printers. The old 2025 shipping deadlines, urgency claims and customer review quotes were removed.
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