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The FlashForge AD5X Is One of the Best Multi Material and Multi Color 3D Printers Priced Under $300

One of the best 3D printers for beginners and intermediates.

By IGN

• April 16, 2026 at 10:30 PM

The FlashForge AD5X Is One of the Best Multi Material and Multi Color 3D Printers Priced Under $300 Photo: IGN

One of the better regarded 3D printers with multi material print capability is now priced well under $300.

AliExpress is offering the FlashForge AD5X 3D Printer with integrated multi material printing system for just $280.97 after you apply coupon code "USAFF35".

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It ships free locally from the United States and arrives within 1 to 2 weeks.

The exact same printer currently sells for $339 on Amazon.

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Flashforge AD5X CoreXY Multi Material 3D Printer for $281

The AD5X is the least expensive FlashForge printer that offers multi material printing, which basically allows you to use multiple colors or multiple filament types on a single 3D print.

It also features a CoreXY structure, which is rare for a printer in this price range.

In a CoreXY printer, only the print head moves while the motors are permanently fixed.

Since the motors are generally the heaviest component, this improves print speed and precision.

The AD5X features an open bed design with a working space measuring approximately 8.7" cubed.

For those of you who are looking to enclose the chamber in order to create a more stable environment for your prints, you can purchase the official kit for $49.99 that can turn it into a closed chamber setup.

Alternatively, you can just build yourself a big box that you can place over the entire printer, probably for an even cheaper price.

The AD5X boasts a print speed of up to 600mm/s with 20,000mm/s² acceleration and can print a benchy in 12 minutes.

Other features including solid build quality (all structural components are made of metal), a 4.3" color touchscreen with intuitive controls, auto leveling, and vibration compensation.

Assembly is quick and easy and you should be able to make your first test print in a matter of minutes.

No camera is included but, again, there's an official kit to add one.

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