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expiredKutluhanA posted Jul 13, 2026 10:51 AM

FLASHFORGE AD5X 3D Printer

$215

$349

38% off
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Update: This very popular Frontpage Deal is still available.

FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has FLASHFORGE AD5X 3D Printer on sale for $237.88 > Now $238.03 - $23 (apply promo code VSUSDEAL23 at checkout) = $214.88 > Now $215.03. Shipping is free.
  • 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].
Thanks to community member KutluhanA for finding this deal.

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 SaltyOne | Staff
  • This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal from early July.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by KutluhanA
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Update: This very popular Frontpage Deal is still available.

FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has FLASHFORGE AD5X 3D Printer on sale for $237.88 > Now $238.03 - $23 (apply promo code VSUSDEAL23 at checkout) = $214.88 > Now $215.03. Shipping is free.
  • 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].
Thanks to community member KutluhanA for finding this deal.

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 SaltyOne | Staff
  • This offer matches a recent Frontpage Deal from early July.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by KutluhanA

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Jul 13, 2026 7:38 PM
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AdamE1838Jul 13, 2026 7:38 PM
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This is a great deal on a great printer. Unless you're willing to move up to the creator 5 (which costs significantly more) this is the one to get.
Jul 13, 2026 7:49 PM
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Joined Aug 2011
JonathanK01Jul 13, 2026 7:49 PM
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did this last black Friday for about this money. its a good printer. I got about 1300 hours on mine. having some issues now and upgrading. but I used the crap out of it and had some growing pains learning. I'd say if your curious if your going to enjoy 3d printing get it. I wouldn't expect it to last much longer than 1000-1500 hrs of printing without a majoy overhall though
Jul 13, 2026 8:00 PM
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Joined Sep 2012
Lndcrz40Jul 13, 2026 8:00 PM
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I'm having an issue with shipping to WA Stete. Says it can't be shipped here?
Jul 13, 2026 8:23 PM
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Joined Nov 2012
Chris7Jul 13, 2026 8:23 PM
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Quote from Lndcrz40 :
I'm having an issue with shipping to WA Stete. Says it can't be shipped here?
I had to install the app, apply my address to the settings; have since ordered 2 - AD5X (shipped to Oregon).
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Jul 13, 2026 8:38 PM
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cbirdyJul 13, 2026 8:38 PM
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Quote from briguy_kels :
I was just looking at the ad5x, it's $329 at local microcenter. It's seriously $100+ cheaper from ali?

I'm inches away from buying at microcenter to ensure arrival and quality of product, but $100 is tempting.

Any experience getting 3d printers from this vendor? What are issues or challenges / considerations compared to the local shop?
Yep, Just bought it from them last week. It took 6 days to arrive and was shipped from California to Georgia. Arrived in perfect condition and prints great. This is the best deal for a 3D printer period. I would use the $100 saved to buy extra filament.
Jul 13, 2026 9:33 PM
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Ria1220Jul 13, 2026 9:33 PM
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Says it can't be shipped to my address before I signed in and they knew where to ship it the view similar is same price as directly from manufacture minus $20
Jul 13, 2026 11:04 PM
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johnj3463Jul 13, 2026 11:04 PM
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Quote from briguy_kels :
I was just looking at the ad5x, it's $329 at local microcenter. It's seriously $100+ cheaper from ali? I'm inches away from buying at microcenter to ensure arrival and quality of product, but $100 is tempting. Any experience getting 3d printers from this vendor? What are issues or challenges / considerations compared to the local shop?
Yes, I ordered my anycubic kobra 3 combo from them and it arrived in less than 7 days with no damage. I have heard of some bad experiences with returns, but have not experienced any personally.

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Jul 13, 2026 11:32 PM
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Trooper59Jul 13, 2026 11:32 PM
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Quote from JonathanK01 :
did this last black Friday for about this money. its a good printer. I got about 1300 hours on mine. having some issues now and upgrading. but I used the crap out of it and had some growing pains learning. I'd say if your curious if your going to enjoy 3d printing get it. I wouldn't expect it to last much longer than 1000-1500 hrs of printing without a majoy overhall though
Sorry to hear you've had issues. I'm running four AD5X printers. Have over 2000 hours on one and about 1700 on another. They are still running flawlessly. I've purchased all of them from Ali and they came direct from Flashforge US in less than 10 days. Got them all in the $215 - $250 range. For this price why even worry about an overhaul, just buy another. I have one in the box now and just bought a second on this deal as backups. These are solid printers.
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Jul 14, 2026 12:58 AM
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ETR2k3Jul 14, 2026 12:58 AM
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The AD5X is one of the best budget printers on the market today, and this is a very good price on it. I've got about 800 hours of printing on mine since purchasing it Black Friday, with minimal failures and a lot less required maintenance than prior generations of printers. It's handled both TPU and PETG great.

There are currently some growing pains with the new FlashStudio applications, but OrcaSlicer now supports the AD5X's multifilament system natively and you can install ZMod if you want a more pure Klipper experience.

It's a pretty solid first 3D printer, and a fantastic upgrade if you're used to the tinkering required by something like an Ender 3 Series printer.
Jul 14, 2026 1:36 AM
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Joined Oct 2013
BrundizzleJul 14, 2026 1:36 AM
389 Comments
I've been eyeballing this forever and this is a 'buy now' price. Still torn between this or putting a few more parts (and less money) into a franken-voron build that's halfway there.
Jul 14, 2026 2:08 AM
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Joined Nov 2018
Scorpion562Jul 14, 2026 2:08 AM
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New to 3d printing here. Does it come with any type of software to design and print or I have to bring my own?
Jul 14, 2026 2:11 AM
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Joined Aug 2011
JonathanK01Jul 14, 2026 2:11 AM
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Quote from Scorpion562 :
New to 3d printing here. Does it come with any type of software to design and print or I have to bring my own?
it has a slicer which takes the model and turns it into code for the printer to print. you can make your own in tinkercad. frankly that and hueforge is all I use. I keep meaning to learn more advance software, but has been good enough.
Jul 14, 2026 2:43 AM
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jesterfxJul 14, 2026 2:43 AM
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Quote from briguy_kels :
I was just looking at the ad5x, it's $329 at local microcenter. It's seriously $100+ cheaper from ali? I'm inches away from buying at microcenter to ensure arrival and quality of product, but $100 is tempting. Any experience getting 3d printers from this vendor? What are issues or challenges / considerations compared to the local shop?
This is actually buying from the official flashforge store page on AliExpress so it's legit. It usually also ships from US warehouses so it's usually actually pretty quick as well. And you can often use cashback sites/apps with ali to make it even cheaper than this already awesome price (up to 20-30% callback in the past).

Also, since you'll likely need it soon enough, the various bulk pla and petg filament deals found on here through ali usually are also great. 10 spools for around $60 shipped is pretty common.
Jul 14, 2026 4:14 AM
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AntonioPantojaJul 14, 2026 4:14 AM
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Danggggg. I just paid way more for one. But honestly, still happy with it even at a higher price. It's phenomenal .

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Jul 14, 2026 7:23 AM
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LwdshBJul 14, 2026 7:23 AM
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Max temp?

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