Why You Can Trust CNET Best 3D Printer Filament Deals: Flashforge, Overture and More Big Brands Cut Prices
Here's where to save big on your next filament spool.
- 6 years working professionally in the 3D printing space / 4 years testing consumer electronics for large websites.
The popularity of 3D printing has continued to rise substantially in recent years, allowing professionals, amateurs, hobbyists and everyone in between the opportunity to create complex designs that previously would have been much more difficult to make. From toys to jewelry to phone accessories and beyond, the use of 3D printing in crafts has exploded. With so many budget-friendly 3D printers, some under $200, it's now a more accessible hobby than ever before.
While choosing the best 3D printer for your setup is crucial, you'll need some filament to get started, and it's important to get the right filament too. Filament comes in all different colors and chemical compositions -- which our best 3D-printing filament list explains in great detail -- and ranges in price from less than $20 to hundreds of dollars, depending on what you need.
Thankfully, there are a fair amount of deals out there if you know where to look. Buying filament in bulk is often necessary so to save some time and money. We've scoured the web for the best discounts to take advantage of today.
If you want to create a huge project or print the same thing over and over, you need a lot of filament. Elegoo's bulk discount makes each roll cost just $11, a fantastic bargain. It's only black PLA, but it's good enough if you're postprocessing it anyway.
Ten rolls of filament for $110 is amazing, and if you can afford the initial outlay, you'll save yourself a bunch of money.
Flashforge is one of the most recognizable names in the world of 3D printing, and it's currently got a decent offer up at Amazon. A 1KG spool of Flashforge ABS Pro filament in black is down to $17, the lowest price we've seen from the company. It's a limited-time deal, so be aware that it's set to end soon.
A handy 2-kilogram pack of white printer filament from Creality is one worth considering, especially when you take into account that it's only about $1 away from its lowest-ever price. This limited-time deal at Amazon is set to expire in the coming days, so jump on it if you're interested.
More experienced printers might want to grab this spool of Overture PETG filament while it's marked down to $19 at Amazon. It's one of our favorite filaments on the market right now, and while it's a little harder to work with than PLA filaments, it offers the heat resistance of ABS filaments without toxic fumes. It's compatible with most FDM printers, as long as the nozzle can get hot enough.
This flexible filament gets high marks for being bouncy, making it possible to create wearable items without the danger of cracking. Read more about it in this review. Right now it's $8 off at Amazon.