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Flashforge Creator 5 4-Toolheads Multi-Color 3D Printer

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FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has Flashforge Creator 5 4-Toolheads Multi-Color 3D Printer on sale for $587.26 - $80 when you apply promo code USDEALS80 or JJX80D at checkout = $507.26 -> $516.29 -> now $488.85. Shipping is free.

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  • 4 Independent Toolheads For True Multi-Color & Multi-Materia
  • Up to 500% Faster Multi-Color Printing
  • Zero Purge Waste, Maximum Efficiency
  • High-Speed Performance (600 mm/s)
  • Fully Automatic Calibration & Leveling
  • Flawless Print Quality with Smart Compensation
  • Multi-Material Capability in One Print
  • Build Volume Of 256 × 256 × 256 mm

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  • This price is $36.26 Lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $132.71 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $649.
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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Update: This popular deal is available at an even lower price.

FLASHFORGE 3D Printer Store via AliExpress has Flashforge Creator 5 4-Toolheads Multi-Color 3D Printer on sale for $587.26 - $80 when you apply promo code USDEALS80 or JJX80D at checkout = $507.26 -> $516.29 -> now $488.85. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member DealzRGood4U for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Price may vary by account or 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].
Details:
  • 4 Independent Toolheads For True Multi-Color & Multi-Materia
  • Up to 500% Faster Multi-Color Printing
  • Zero Purge Waste, Maximum Efficiency
  • High-Speed Performance (600 mm/s)
  • Fully Automatic Calibration & Leveling
  • Flawless Print Quality with Smart Compensation
  • Multi-Material Capability in One Print
  • Build Volume Of 256 × 256 × 256 mm

Editor's Notes

Written by Wiznaz | Staff
  • This price is $36.26 Lower than our recent Frontpage Deal.
  • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $132.71 lower than the next best comparable online prices starting from $649.
  • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.

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So, there will always be some "waste" insofar as the prime tower is concerned, unless you decide to turn it off. To test the question, I chose the Urban Spiderman model on Makerworld https://makerworld.com/en/models/...Id-2540243, which I had printed recently. While you didn't specifically ask for it, and before I go into details regarding your question, I will include this: the time taken for the AD5x stock (using either Orca or Flash Studio) to print would be 1 day and 7 hours, utilizing 863 filament changes and 0 tool changes, and the Creator 5/pro (Flash Studio) would take 7 hours 41 minutes with a total of 0 filament changes and 690 tool changes. The AD5x using Zmod with Bambufy (Orca) https://github.com/function3d/bambufy Wipe Tower Type 1 would complete it in 22 hours, 55 minutes with 690 filament changes and 0 tool changes. Neither Orca or Flash Print will calculate the weight of the purges, only the prime tower. I'll remove the tower from discussion, since you could either print a similar sized one on either printer.

Now, I haven't printed anything on my AD5x as a stock printer in a while, but according to at least one facebook post https://www.facebook.com/groups/6...490653057/, it's approximately 0.249g per change. Now, per the above, 863 filament changes x 0.249g = 215.887g of waste. While I could divide that by the three filaments used, it wouldn't be a fair comparison since there would be a few less color changes for one color versus the others.

Now, switching over to Zmod's Bambufy Wipe Tower Type 1, there would be 690 filament changes. This is a huge difference compared to stock AD5x (tested both on Orca and Flash Studio). Presuming that Bambufy purges the same filament weight, that would be 171.81g total, or 44.077g saved just using Zmod. I went and measured out 10g of purge out of my poop basket, and then counted how many pieces that was; I ended up with 47 purged bits, so that was an average of 0.213g per purge, using the Bambufy Wipe Tower Type 1. 0.213g x 690 = 146.809g, or 69.078g saved over stock. If you go with Wipe Tower Type 2 (aka nopoop), I believe the AD5x will not purge at all, relying on the prime tower instead(?). I could test this but have not yet as of this post, but if it does what it says it does, then it would produce 0 purges similar to the Creator 5 and pro.

Almost 70g of saved filament is no joke for just firmware flash, and 215g of filament saved on purges is an even bigger save if you don't have to. But you also have to keep in mind the price of both the AD5x and the Creator 5. Last I checked, the AD5x was going for about $210 on Ali whereas this one is $507. Over double the price. If you pick up 10kg Kingroon filament on sale, that's what, about $7/kg, or $0.007/g. $0.007/g x 215g = $1.51. I'd have to print that Spiderman almost 200 times once per plate to make up the cost of the Creator 5. I wouldn't specifically get a Creator 5 for those kinds of savings, but that's just my opinion (which is why I picked up the Pro).

Hope this helps.
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I have both an AD5x with enclosure and Creator 5 Pro. If you removed the enclosure and heater, the Pro would basically be the 5. In addition to build volume and individual tool heads, there's other differences to consider. The AD5x has the IFS system that will feed the filament through the Bowden tube to the extruder automatically. It'll also cut and retract it automatically when changing filaments. The Creator 5 and pro need to do this manually. You'll have to feed the filament all the way to the extruder by hand, and squeeze the filament cutter and pull out to change filament. So while the creator is more expensive, there's more manual work involved. Another difference is speed of nozzle swap. On the AD5x, you just have to pull the cooling fan off the extruder, flip open the heat sink, flip the retaining clip, and pull the nozzle you swap. With the Creators, you'll have to unscrew I believe five screws to access the nozzle. Granted, you could put different sized nozzles on each of the Creator 5 heads and never need to swap, but the software only assigns one nozzle size to all 4, so you would be limited to printing on one head at a time, or possibly encountering printing issues if you try. I use my creator 5 pro for filaments like PA and ASA where I need the heated enclosure, and multi color prints that require a lot of per layer changes. I use my AD5x for TPU because it's easier to direct feed, projects that I need faster (thanks to zmod and klipper adaptive mesh purge), and for other projects where I'll use a different sized nozzle. But if you take away the heated enclosure, the only benefit to the Creator 5 over the AD5x would be purgeless filament changes.
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Flashforge Creator 5 is a four toolhead multi color printer built for faster, lower waste color changes and mixed filament prints. The separate heads enable purgeless operation, and tool changes are described as much faster than filament swapping on single nozzle machines. It also gets credit for redundancy, since printing can continue with the other heads if one needs repair. The main tradeoffs are the higher price, a slower current firmware experience, and the need for a prime tower that still uses some filament. It looks best for shoppers who value speed and multi material flexibility over simplicity and cost.

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Oct 18, 2026 6:37 PM
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zmtOct 18, 2026 6:37 PM
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ugh, pulled the trigger. wanted the U1 but with the $80 coupon I couldn't pass it up. I'll just print an enclosure and install zmod, hopefully it's a good experience!
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Oct 18, 2026 7:21 PM
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DealzRGood4UOct 18, 2026 7:21 PM
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Bump'in.
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peterknOct 19, 2026 1:43 AM
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For anyone that can't get the coupon code to work, you just need to add some fillers to get it over the $564! (or whatever the threshold is)
I added three https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32...51966.html and the coupon code brought the total under $500 🫨
When purchasing the multiple items with one coupon, it prorates the item discount.
For the printer alone:
Subtotal $556.15
Shipping Free shipping
Multi-store coupon -$78.87
Additional charges $50.11

I'd also lilke to add that Aliexpress said that there was only one left when I purchased mine... now there are "Only 2 left" 🤨
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WisePiranha813Oct 19, 2026 3:08 PM
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The last time I tried to purchase a 3D printer on AliX, they kept giving me the runaround about shipping. Finally tracking number said "delivered" but I never received anything and it stated that it was left in a mailbox in a completely different city.
Similar situation happened when I tried to purchase a treadmill. I think it's safe to say that you should purchase large items with caution from them.

If it's too good to be true, it probably isn't.
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Oct 19, 2026 3:26 PM
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FabulousSparrow5215Oct 19, 2026 3:26 PM
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Quote from WisePiranha813 View quoted comment :
The last time I tried to purchase a 3D printer on AliX, they kept giving me the runaround about shipping. Finally tracking number said "delivered" but I never received anything and it stated that it was left in a mailbox in a completely different city.
Similar situation happened when I tried to purchase a treadmill. I think it's safe to say that you should purchase large items with caution from them.

If it's too good to be true, it probably isn't.
I bought two printers from them..AD5x. About a year apart. They were here in like 2 days. Got them for $220 each.
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Oct 19, 2026 3:42 PM
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ScootyPlootyOct 19, 2026 3:42 PM
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Quote from maxwellsilverhammer View quoted comment :
This code works for me but I'm holding out for the pro to hit 679 again.
Same!
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Quote from danjayh View quoted comment :
I cannot understand why anyone would buy this at this price when the U1 was available for $663 a few days ago and is rumored to be set to go on sale for $650 on Black Friday.
Woah. Where was it avail for that price??

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Quote from WisePiranha813 View quoted comment :
The last time I tried to purchase a 3D printer on AliX, they kept giving me the runaround about shipping. Finally tracking number said "delivered" but I never received anything and it stated that it was left in a mailbox in a completely different city. Similar situation happened when I tried to purchase a treadmill. I think it's safe to say that you should purchase large items with caution from them. If it's too good to be true, it probably isn't.
Yep, I've had the same type of issue. AliExpress isn't the culprit, it's some of the shady companies on there. I've also ordered 4 diff 3D printers from AE and all of them were delivered just fine because they were being sold from the manufacture.
Oct 19, 2026 9:45 PM
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iluvgudealsOct 19, 2026 9:45 PM
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Quote from DealSeekerDeal View quoted comment :
Woah. Where was it avail for that price??
So you're holding out for potentially $13?
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DealzRGood4UOct 20, 2026 3:32 AM
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Deal is still live.
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Oct 20, 2026 3:43 AM
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danjayh
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Quote from DealSeekerDeal View quoted comment :
Woah. Where was it avail for that price??
The $721 sale price stacked with the 8% off they offer for changing from another brand to SnapMaker.
Oct 20, 2026 8:31 PM
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atlas1231Oct 20, 2026 8:31 PM
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Quote from DealSeekerDeal View quoted comment :
Woah. Where was it avail for that price??
Why is the u1 better
Oct 20, 2026 8:32 PM
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NgreedslopiaGPUOct 20, 2026 8:32 PM
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Quote from WisePiranha813 View quoted comment :
The last time I tried to purchase a 3D printer on AliX, they kept giving me the runaround about shipping. Finally tracking number said "delivered" but I never received anything and it stated that it was left in a mailbox in a completely different city.
Similar situation happened when I tried to purchase a treadmill. I think it's safe to say that you should purchase large items with caution from them.

If it's too good to be true, it probably isn't.
My 5M shipped from US, arrived in about 5-7 via Fedex/UPS or Amazon, I can't remember. One time they sent me duplicates for something that was bought on aliexpress and it shipped from amazon. every day I got the same item and I was wondering if it would stop. didn't charge or even hassle over their mistake.

It's more likely the final delivery screwed up the address I've had that happen as well but it's rare.
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Oct 20, 2026 8:35 PM
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NgreedslopiaGPUOct 20, 2026 8:35 PM
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How low can we realistically expect this printer to go? $200 is like the sweet spot for me personally, but I don't except that any time soon

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Oct 20, 2026 8:57 PM
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FuschiaJuice666Oct 20, 2026 8:57 PM
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Quote from atlas1231 View quoted comment :
Why is the u1 better
Better build quality for the tool itself, slightly cleaner prints, faster customer support. FlashForge also said their Cloud service monitors what you print and they would alert authorities if you were printing something illegal. That could be a gateway to surveillance that Snapmaker doesn't do currently due to being open source.

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