FlashForge Adventurer 5M Is $135: Best Entry-Level 3D Printer Deal

What makes this deal stand out

FlashForge's Adventurer 5M is already one of the cheapest CoreXY printers from an established brand. At $135 shipped, it undercuts every comparable competitor by a wide margin. The price comes from FlashForge's official AliExpress store during the Back to School Sale, with coupon code YUSAF16 knocking the price down from $227.

The 5M prints up to 600mm/s with 20,000mm/s² acceleration. The 280°C direct extruder warms to 200°C in 35 seconds. Auto leveling, vibration compensation, and a 4.3-inch touchscreen come standard. Assembly is minimal: you can print your first part within minutes of unboxing.

Build volume and upgrades

The open bed measures roughly 8.7 inches cubed. For users who want a closed chamber, FlashForge sells a conversion kit for $39.99. That brings the total cost to around $175, still well below any enclosed CoreXY from Bambu Lab or Prusa.

The machine accepts all standard 1.75mm filaments. The all-metal frame and 32mm³/s high-flow nozzle handle PLA, PETG, ABS, and even some composites without modification. Third-party mods are already available for LED lighting, camera mounting, and upgraded extruders.

Is it actually worth buying

At this price, the Adventurer 5M is the safest first printer you can buy. If the hobby doesn't stick, you're out less than a nice dinner for two. If it does stick, the CoreXY frame gives you a platform that can grow with you. The only real compromises are the smaller build volume compared to the Bambu Lab A1 and the lack of multi-material support out of the box.

This deal is temporary. AliExpress sales don't last, and FlashForge rarely cuts the price this deep. If you've been on the fence, this is the moment.