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Aug 17, 2026 12:38 PM

Flashforge AD5X 3D Printer

$206

$399

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This popular Frontpage deal is still available with a slight price drop.

FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has Flashforge AD5X 3D Printer for $246 - $40 when you apply promo code VUSDEAL40 at checkout = $206 -> Now $199.86. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member travisshyn 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

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Written by persian_mafia | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by travisshyn
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This popular Frontpage deal is still available with a slight price drop.

FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has Flashforge AD5X 3D Printer for $246 - $40 when you apply promo code VUSDEAL40 at checkout = $206 -> Now $199.86. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member travisshyn 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 persian_mafia | Staff
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

Original Post

Written by travisshyn

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Aug 18, 2026 2:55 PM
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shauggyAug 18, 2026 2:55 PM
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Quote from Sung4 View quoted comment :
I'm new to this 3d printing world. I would like to get one for my son's birthday. He is turning 10. I don't want a cheap one but a decent one where I as adult can use it too. Does this one fit that description? or Should i go for a better one?
Might be better to start with the Adventurer 5M as that one is closer to $100, and a little bit simpler to get started (since you'd only have to worry about one color)

If he's super into it and you all enjoy it, you could upgrade to a better model later. If not, you would be able to recoup most of your investment pretty easily via FB Marketplace.
Aug 18, 2026 2:56 PM
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shauggyAug 18, 2026 2:56 PM
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Anyone have one of these shipped out yet? Curious where they were shipping from.

Edit: @BryanB1942 had his shipped from CA, mine ended up shipping from NJ. Interesting that they have warehouses on both coasts. 2-day delivery to NC
Last edited by shauggy August 18, 2026 at 05:39 PM.
Aug 18, 2026 4:06 PM
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AndieAug 18, 2026 4:06 PM
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Quote from SeriousWing6892 View quoted comment :
They are very similar in most specs. The price difference is mainly in the IFS 4 color system. The AD5X has a slightly different print head which can get a little hotter and handles finicky materials like ASA or ABS better. The IFS independent feed system also allows you to print soft filaments like TPU better. If you are contemplating one or the other the AD5X is a winner at this price. If you have the 5M and are contemplating an upgrade the real stand out of the AD5X is the 4 color printing.
Thank you for replying. I ended up getting the AD5M. I already have a P2S and a A1Mini. I mostly wanted it because of the price really. I did check the FlashForge website and compared the two printers and the only difference was the multi filament system. :shrug I thought maybe the AD5X had a hardened steel nozzle, or is faster, or something but not according to their own website. So it's fine Smilie
Aug 18, 2026 4:14 PM
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BryanB1942Aug 18, 2026 4:14 PM
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Ships from California. Personally I can highly recommend this over the 5m for the price. I returned my 5m for this. Here's what I've noticed. A lot of little annoyances that add up.

1) 5X is much, much quieter. 2) Even if you don't print multicolor the IFS is nice to have as you can easily swap what you print with without having to do it all manually. The cutting, loading, etc is annoying over time. 3) The fact it purges loaded filaments to the chute and not on your plate. 4) Nozzle wipe is nice (vs manually cleaning). 5) It works really well with something like the Space Pi X4. You can feed each dryer slot directly into the IFS slots. Much more annoying with the single 5m tube.
Aug 18, 2026 8:04 PM
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Sung4Aug 18, 2026 8:04 PM
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Quote from shauggy View quoted comment :
Might be better to start with the Adventurer 5M as that one is closer to $100, and a little bit simpler to get started (since you'd only have to worry about one color)

If he's super into it and you all enjoy it, you could upgrade to a better model later. If not, you would be able to recoup most of your investment pretty easily via FB Marketplace.
I want to buy something I can use to as adult. I think I could spend around 500 or less. Any recommendation?
Aug 18, 2026 8:51 PM
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IilacAug 18, 2026 8:51 PM
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Damn the cashback went to 19%. Hopefully it goes back up.
Aug 18, 2026 10:15 PM
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dbkid13Aug 18, 2026 10:15 PM
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The price dropped to $233 so now it looks like you can't use the coupon. I keep getting "The eligible items total after discounts (excluding shipping) is below the minimum for this coupon. Check your items marked "Coupons applicable" in the cart.". Any idea why?
Last edited by dbkid13 August 18, 2026 at 03:19 PM.

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Aug 19, 2026 1:09 AM
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Aug 19, 2026 1:15 AM
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Blank_CanvasAug 19, 2026 1:15 AM
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My unit has shipped and it's coming from NJ. Might be regional depending on their warehouses though
Aug 19, 2026 1:19 AM
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WizardkingAug 19, 2026 1:19 AM
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Quote from bilderberg View quoted comment :
All my posts about cash back were removed, so look back at other posts or give a Google.
Cash back is not out the door price.
Aug 19, 2026 1:38 AM
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canoner2000Aug 19, 2026 1:38 AM
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Why does it say for security reasons the coupon can not be processed? And where to get 15 off with PayPal?
Aug 19, 2026 4:46 AM
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on-vacationAug 19, 2026 4:46 AM
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Quote from Diditvd22 View quoted comment :
Just got this the other week and it's been pretty good. Already upgrading with the enclosure but I have printed PETG and had no issues so far.
Do you know if you received V1 or V2 extruder?
Aug 19, 2026 10:13 AM
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bilderbergAug 19, 2026 10:13 AM
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Quote from on-vacation View quoted comment :
Do you know if you received V1 or V2 extruder?
I got mine a while back in Nov. It had the V1 print head but the new nozzle.
Aug 19, 2026 10:53 AM
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ceodehAug 19, 2026 10:53 AM
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I bought this, and got PLA. Any suggestions on where a beginner can get ideas on stuff to print or best uses for this printer. The tray seems small. No idea where to start.

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Aug 19, 2026 12:22 PM
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StrongHeat8009Aug 19, 2026 12:22 PM
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Quote from Garageaholic View quoted comment :
Go for it. This one if you want the ability for the printer to switch colors for you or the 5m if you only want one color. Flashforges are simple set up and start printing quick.
More this one if you want to print multicolor or just have the printer automatically switch rolls so you never run out. Multicolor is a waste of filament though so YMMV

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