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Flashforge AD5X Multi-Color 3D Printer

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$261

$399

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FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has FLASHFORGE AD5X Multi-Color 3D Printer for $290.55 - $30 when you apply promo code JJY30K at checkout = $260.55. Shipping is free.

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Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].

Features:
  • Multi-Color flexible TPU printing
  • 1-Click Auto Leveling
  • 600mm/s Max Speed: Achieve faster print times with high-speed capabilities.
  • 20000mm/s² Max Acceleration: Ensures quick, precise movements for enhanced performance.
  • Intuitive touchscreen interface
  • All-metal CoreXY structure
  • Auto 4kg filament refill

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  • Our research indicates that this deal is $59.44 less (18.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $319.99 at the time of this post.
  • This offer beats a previous highly rated Frontpage Deal.
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 250+ AliExpress customer ratings.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has FLASHFORGE AD5X Multi-Color 3D Printer for $290.55 - $30 when you apply promo code JJY30K at checkout = $260.55. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member DealzRGood4U for sharing this deal.

Note: Price may fluctuate slightly with currency exchange rates. You must be signed into your AliExpress account and have your address added to add items to your cart and place an order. You may have to manually type in the promo code to apply it at checkout. This item ships from a USA warehouse. For expedited customer service, please email [email protected].

Features:
  • Multi-Color flexible TPU printing
  • 1-Click Auto Leveling
  • 600mm/s Max Speed: Achieve faster print times with high-speed capabilities.
  • 20000mm/s² Max Acceleration: Ensures quick, precise movements for enhanced performance.
  • Intuitive touchscreen interface
  • All-metal CoreXY structure
  • Auto 4kg filament refill

Editor's Notes

Written by Wiznaz | Staff
  • Our research indicates that this deal is $59.44 less (18.6% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $319.99 at the time of this post.
  • This offer beats a previous highly rated Frontpage Deal.
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 250+ AliExpress customer ratings.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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SKSolid
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100% agree with this. I have a multicolor AMS, and I really only use it for the convenience of having 4 filaments ready. Skipping single toolhead multicolor, and waiting for tool changers to become the norm, is probably the most economical upgrade path.


P.S. I've found most carbon fiber filaments are actually less functional (more brittle, prone to breaking) in most use cases (printing thin layers or small pieces of plastic). The CF does make the filament more rigid, which typically means that it is more resilient to compression/impact/warping if you were printing a solid brick of the hybrid material.
However, the small carbon fiber fragments in the base plastic are actually a pollutant that reduces adhesion of the plastic itself. Carbon fiber needs to be linear and latticed to actually increase sturdiness across the length of a print. This is why a delaminated Carbon fiber bumper or bicycle frame looses all its strength once lattice is compramised. I bought CF filaments initially thinking it would be best for all functional prints, but ended up discovering that for things like hooks and shelves, ABS or even PETG proved to be the superior material. There are filaments where long carbon fiber strands run linearly along the filament, but they are extremely expensive and niche.

Here's a good youtube video that shows some real-life comparison of filament types:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E...NA&t=1763s
StrongHeat8009
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Don't beat yourself up and learn some quality printing fundamentals. Tweak your settings, play around with orca or a different slicer. Learn fusion 360. Before you know it, this printer will be <$200.

I've added a conch nozzle to mine, finished the enclosure. Now I have a nice little PETG-CF machine to print functional parts.
peccadillo
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Cheaper in ebay directly 271$

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May 03, 2026 05:01 PM
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kevzz01May 03, 2026 05:01 PM
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I should have started with this instead of ad5m.
May 03, 2026 05:31 PM
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StrongHeat8009May 03, 2026 05:31 PM
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Quote from kevzz01 :
I should have started with this instead of ad5m.
Don't beat yourself up and learn some quality printing fundamentals. Tweak your settings, play around with orca or a different slicer. Learn fusion 360. Before you know it, this printer will be <$200.

I've added a conch nozzle to mine, finished the enclosure. Now I have a nice little PETG-CF machine to print functional parts.
May 03, 2026 06:14 PM
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olfajarleyMay 03, 2026 06:14 PM
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I've had this for about 3 weeks now (new to 3d printing). I built the enclosure, got the camera, this little thing is pretty solid. Word to the wise though, the default build speeds are set a little to high, generally I stick to around 100mm for outer and 250mm for inner and I haven't had a messed up print yet. PETG and PLA is what I have used so far. If you are on the fence, get it, because this will get you into multi color prints, provide high quality prints, that being said it does waste some filament because its a single head but by the time you hit a break even point, you will know everything you need to know to buy the best printer to fit your needs.
May 03, 2026 07:10 PM
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peccadilloMay 03, 2026 07:10 PM
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Cheaper in ebay directly 271$

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May 03, 2026 07:19 PM
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Geezer1911May 03, 2026 07:19 PM
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[QUOTE=StrongHeat8009;184014735]Don't beat yourself up and learn some quality printing fundamentals. Tweak your settings, play around with orca or a different slicer. Learn fusion 360. Before you know it, this printer will be
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May 03, 2026 07:28 PM
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phonicsmonkey
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May 03, 2026 07:28 PM
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I bought it at this price a couple weeks ago and have been extremely happy. I'm brand new to 3D printing as well, and I don't think you can do any better than this to start with unless you spent a lot more money on a Bambu. If you're just starting out, there are a ton of YouTube tutorials to get you started with the included Orca slicing program. Printables . com has a ton of free files to get you started.
May 03, 2026 07:30 PM
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ManletMay 03, 2026 07:30 PM
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I bought this a bit cheaper awhile back and definitely would recommend it for a multi-color printer at this price point. I ended up buying a Snapmaker U1 because of the multiple toolheads afterwards, if you have the budget for that - I'd go directly to that.

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May 03, 2026 07:32 PM
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dmmatosMay 03, 2026 07:32 PM
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Quote from peccadillo :
Cheaper in ebay directly 271$https://ebay.us/m/ZeSpHT
Just bought one direct on eBay. Seems safer and easier than dealing with ali.
May 03, 2026 07:37 PM
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PertinentFactMay 03, 2026 07:37 PM
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Quote from peccadillo :
Cheaper in ebay directly 271$

https://ebay.us/m/ZeSpHT
eBay doesn't give as much cash back as AE does, however.
May 03, 2026 07:38 PM
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PertinentFactMay 03, 2026 07:38 PM
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I got AD5X as my first 3D printer a few weeks ago and realized I should have bought the AD5M.
May 03, 2026 08:15 PM
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pessoMay 03, 2026 08:15 PM
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This is absolutely one of the best intro printers nowadays! Bought mine at the end of the year to replace my ender 3, quality of life improvements are crazy! Definitely miss the AI recognition/stop software that bambulab has, would have saved me some failed prints, and did have 2 issues with nozzle getting clogged, which is not an easy fix but manageable. Now already have more than 800 hrs and going, the 4 color change is crazy good!!! Highly recommend!
May 03, 2026 10:53 PM
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TeleboasMay 03, 2026 10:53 PM
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Quote from phonicsmonkey :
I bought it at this price a couple weeks ago and have been extremely happy. I'm brand new to 3D printing as well, and I don't think you can do any better than this to start with unless you spent a lot more money on a Bambu. If you're just starting out, there are a ton of YouTube tutorials to get you started with the included Orca slicing program. Printables . com has a ton of free files to get you started.
Snapmaker u1 isn't a bad price for being a 4 head tool changer when you factor in filament savings and it's a great machine
May 04, 2026 12:07 AM
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kaimansonMay 04, 2026 12:07 AM
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Quote from PertinentFact :
I got AD5X as my first 3D printer a few weeks ago and realized I should have bought the AD5M.
Why is that? I got the AD5M froma. Few weeks ago deal and I'm happy with it, yes, multicolor is more convenient, you can do multiple colors on the 5M but it is more leg work, but doable depending on the design, you are limited. If it goes down to $256 like a few weeks ago I may jump for one, or wait until black Friday for the Creator 5 instead.
May 04, 2026 12:23 AM
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SKSolidMay 04, 2026 12:23 AM
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I have a P2S combo. I feel like multicolor without tool changing is overrated. I can't get myself to justify tripling my filament use and print time to print in multiple colors unless its something real special. My primary use for multicolor is the convenience of having 4 colors ready without having to swap myself. That said, this being only a bit over $100 more than the AD5X seems like a reasonable price for the option.

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May 04, 2026 12:34 AM
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SKSolidMay 04, 2026 12:34 AM
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reply seems broken
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