Updated 28 October 2026. The sale went live on 27 October and runs to 1 December. Prices can change during flash sales, so always check the official store before buying.
Bambu Lab’s Black Friday sale is live, it runs for more than a month, and it has more genuinely interesting deals than usual. The X2D gets its first discount since launching in April, the P2S and A2L are on sale for the first time in a Black Friday window, the H2C takes its biggest cut yet, and filament comes with bulk pricing that makes stocking up properly attractive. That is a lot to wade through, so this post pulls it together: the full price list for both the UK and US stores, the filament deals, the coupon and price-protection fine print, the dates of the flash sales, and an honest view on what is worth buying, what is only a modest saving, and what to be careful about. It also deals with the awkward timing question, because the H3C launches on 3 November, in the middle of all this.
The key facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Main sale dates | 27 October 2026 (12:00 GMT, 8 AM ET) to 1 December 2026 (07:00 GMT, 2 AM ET) |
| Early access | 22 to 27 October, covering filament bundles and mystery boxes |
| Where | Bambu’s official online stores only, according to its press release |
| Headline discounts | US up to $450 off from $199, UK up to £400 off from £139, EU up to €450 off from €179, Canada up to CA$500 off, Australia up to A$580 off |
| Coupon needed for printer prices? | No, the prices apply in the store without a code |
| Price protection | 30 days on labelled new printers and AMS units |
| Flash sale rounds | 27 October, then 3, 10 and 17 November at 7 AM ET |
Printer prices: UK
These come from Bambu’s UK store listings, in pounds including VAT. I could not load the UK sale page directly, so I have pieced the figures together from the store’s listings as they appear in search results, with one authorised UK reseller used for the A2L. Please check the live store before you buy.
| Printer | Sale price | Was | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 mini | From £139 | £149 | £10 |
| A1 mini Combo | £239 | £259 | £20 |
| A1 | £189 | £209 | £20 |
| A1 Combo | £289 | £319 | £30 |
| A2L Combo | £399 | £429 | £30 |
| A2L (printer only) | About £289, per a UK authorised reseller | About £319 | About £30 |
| P2S | £389 | £449 | £60 |
| P2S Combo | £559 | £649 | £90 |
| X2D | £499 | £569 | £70 |
| X2D Combo | £669 | £769 | £100 |
| H2S | £999 | £1,199 | £200 |
| H2C Combo | £1,569 | £1,899 | £330 |
The UK store’s filament headline is “PLA from £8.39, PETG from £7.79”, with a “buy 10 or more, get 1 free” offer on aesthetic filaments, and Bambu Credits worth 100 to the pound off eligible orders. The UK store has also kept its 30-day returns window, extended from 14 days in August.
Printer prices: US
| Printer | Sale price | Previous price | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 mini | $199 | $219 | $20 |
| A1 mini Combo | $299 | $329 | $30 |
| A1 | $259 | $299 | $40 |
| A1 Combo | $359 | $399 | $40 |
| A2L | $439 | $469 | $30 |
| A2L Combo | $519 | $569 | $50 |
| P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo | $509 | $579 | $70 |
| P2S | $449 | $549 | $100 |
| P2S Combo | $649 | $749 | $100 |
| X2D | $589 | $649 | $60 |
| X2D Combo | $789 | $899 | $110 |
| H2S | $1,049 | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| H2S Combo | $1,249 | $1,399 | $150 |
| H2D | $1,399 | $1,549 | $150 |
| H2D Combo | $1,599 | $1,749 | $150 |
| H2D with AMS 2 Pro Combo | $1,799 | $1,949 | $150 |
| H2D Laser Full Combo, 10W | $1,949 | $2,149 | $200 |
| H2D Laser Full Combo, 40W | $2,399 | $2,699 | $300 |
| H2C Combo | $1,899 | $2,199 | $300 |
| H2C Laser Full Combo, 10W | $2,249 | $2,599 | $350 |
| H2C Laser Full Combo, 40W | $2,699 | $3,149 | $450 |
Two notes on the US figures. First, the P2S printer-only price of $449 comes from Notebookcheck and All3DP, while Makers101 says Bambu’s sale lists the P2S only as a Combo, so confirm which configurations your store region shows. Second, the AMS units are discounted too, with the AMS 2 Pro reported at $229 and the AMS lite at $159.
Are these actually good prices?
It is worth being honest about this, because the headline numbers flatter the sale a little. Makers101 compared this year’s prices with a saved copy of Bambu’s 2025 Black Friday page and found that five of the six models it could match are cheaper than last year. But it argues that much of the year-on-year saving comes from lower everyday prices rather than deeper sale cuts. The cuts from Bambu’s own “typical price” are modest on most models, between about $20 and $110, with the H2C Combo’s $300 the biggest. The A1 mini is the clearest example: it is $199 this year and was $199 last Black Friday, and it only looks like a smaller discount because Bambu lowered the “typical price” it compares against.
Where the sale does look genuinely strong is against Bambu’s own recent history. A price tracker reports that the new Black Friday prices are below the lowest it recorded for each model in 2026. The P2S Combo, for example, sat at $749 every day from 4 to 26 October, and is now $649. The H2C Combo at $1,899 undercuts the September fall sale price of about $2,099 that the same tracker logged, and the H2D Combo at $1,599 is $400 below last year’s Black Friday price of $1,999, though last year’s bundle was listed as an AMS Combo, so the contents may differ. It is also the first Black Friday for the P2S, X2D, A2L, H2S and H2C, which is why there is no last-year comparison for most of them.
The filament deals
For anyone who already owns a printer, this may be the most useful part of the sale. The reported structure is a bulk discount that scales with the number of spools, from 10% off two spools up to 35% off ten or more, with engineering filaments reported at 40% off for even a single roll. In the UK the store advertises PLA from £8.39 and PETG from £7.79 per roll in the bulk sale, engineering materials from about £13.79 and £17.39 per roll for some lines, and a buy-ten-get-one-free offer on aesthetic filaments. The discounts apply automatically in the basket once the quantity threshold is met.
The first flash round, which opened on 27 October at 8 AM ET and lasts 24 hours, is reported to cover filament, build plates and kits, including TPU 85A, TPU 90A and PA6-GF at 50% off. None of the twelve items in round one is a printer, and Bambu has not said what later rounds will include. If you use Bambu filament with the AMS, the RFID tags and automatic profiles are the convenience that justifies the brand, as covered in the filament brands post. If you would rather stay with third-party spools, as I mostly do on the A1 and A2L, the bulk deal is worth comparing against what you currently pay per kilo, rather than assuming it is cheaper.
Coupons, price protection and credits: the fine print
| Mechanism | How it works | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Newsletter coupons | Two coupons for subscribers who signed up before 7:59 AM ET on 27 October: $30 off printer, laser or AMS orders of $500 or more, and $20 off filament and accessories once those total $150 | Both expire on 1 November, cannot be used in the same order, and do not stack with other order-level discounts. The sign-up window has already closed |
| Price protection | 30 days on new printers and AMS units that carry the label. If the same item’s store price drops, you can claim the difference as a gift card valid for one year | Flash sales, coupons and other limited-time promotions do not count, so a flash-sale dip would not qualify |
| Bambu Credits | 100 credits equal $1 (or £1 off per 100 credits in the UK store). Bambu says it will double credits on all items from 23 November to 1 December | Worth timing if you hold a balance |
| Returns | The UK store has a 30-day return period | Check conditions for opened items |
Makers101’s arithmetic is that the $30 printer coupon would bring the P2S Combo to $619, though that depends on whether you already had the coupon. The price-protection point is the one I would remember, because it is easy to assume it covers every future price drop. It does not cover a flash sale, and Bambu has scheduled four rounds.
The flash sale calendar
| Round | Opens | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 October, 8 AM ET (1 PM UK) | 24 hours, filament, build plates and kits, no printers |
| 2 | 3 November, 7 AM ET (noon UK) | Contents not announced |
| 3 | 10 November, 7 AM ET | Contents not announced |
| 4 | 17 November, 7 AM ET | Contents not announced |
Makers101 points out one caveat to Bambu calling these its best prices of 2026. Last year’s terms scheduled five flash sales, some lasting 48 hours, and the archived page listed their dates but not their products, so a lower short-term price on a particular printer later in the sale cannot be ruled out. The honest position is that nobody outside Bambu knows. If you are happy with the current price, there is no strong reason to gamble on a dip, and if you are on the fence, watch the flash rounds.
The H3C problem: buy now or wait for 3 November?
This is the awkward part. As I covered in the H3C teaser post, Bambu’s nine-tool changer launches on 3 November at 2 PM UK time, which is week one of a sale that runs to 1 December. Whether you should wait depends on what you want to buy.
| If you want… | My read |
|---|---|
| An A1, A1 mini or A2L | The H3C is irrelevant to this tier. Buy when the price suits you, noting that the A1 mini only matches last year’s price |
| A P2S | Reasonable to buy now, but a tool-changing P3C has been rumoured, and Makers101 reports photos of what appears to be one in a certification filing. Nothing is priced or dated, so I would not wait for a machine that does not officially exist |
| An X2D | A good sale price, and the H3C is a different, larger tier. Buy if it fits your needs |
| An H2C or H2D | The one group with a real reason to wait for 3 November. The H3C’s price and specifications will reset how these compare, and the sale runs until 1 December, so you can watch the launch and still buy |
| A laser combo | The cuts are large this year, so see the next section |
There is one risk in waiting that is worth naming: nothing guarantees the sale prices or stock will be identical after the launch, and Bambu could change its offers. There is also one hedge. If you buy a labelled printer and its regular store price falls within 30 days, for example if the H2C gets a permanent cut after the H3C arrives, the price-protection policy may apply, but remember it excludes promotions and flash sales.
The laser combos: a quiet turning point
The laser deals deserve their own mention, because they change the maths from the multi-tool printers post. The H2D Laser Full Combo with the 40W module is $2,399, and the H2C equivalent is $2,699, which is the biggest single saving in the whole sale at $450. For context, the standalone R1 CO2 laser launched at $2,499. That means an H2D with a 40W diode laser now costs less than the dedicated R1. They are still different machines for different jobs: the R1 is a 55W CO2 laser that cuts clear acrylic and has a much larger work area, while the H2D’s diode laser cannot cut clear acrylic and shares its chamber with the printer. But for the buyer who wants one machine that prints and engraves, the value case is stronger than it was a month ago. The H2D laser module post covers whether the laser itself is worth it.
What I would do, by situation
| You are… | Suggestion |
|---|---|
| A first-time buyer on a budget | The A1 mini at £139 or $199, or the A1 Combo at £289 or $359 if you want multicolour on a full-size bed. The A1 Combo is £30 or $40 under its usual price and the AMS lite is included |
| A first-time buyer who prints often | The P2S, at £389 or $449 for the printer alone, or £559 or $649 as a Combo. It is the one most reviewers recommend for most people, and this is its first real sale |
| Wanting dual nozzles without H2D money | The X2D Combo at £669 or $789. The gap to the H2D Combo is large |
| Wanting a big bed for cosplay or props | The A2L Combo at £399 or $519. It is an open-frame machine for PLA, PETG, TPU and PVA, and the enclosed printers editorial explains where that fits |
| Chasing multi-material with minimal waste | Consider waiting for 3 November before choosing between the H2C at £1,569 or $1,899 and whatever the H3C turns out to be |
| An existing A1 or A2L owner, like me | The printers do nothing for you. The value is in filament in bulk, spare build plates and the odd kit. Buy what you will genuinely use in the next six months, and check the per-kilo price against your usual supplier |
Practical tips for buying
- Buy from the official store. Bambu says the global event is held exclusively through its official online stores, so treat unofficial listings at suspiciously low prices with care.
- Choose the right region store. UK prices include VAT, and some US figures above are not directly comparable.
- Check the bundle contents. “Combo” means different things on different models, and last year’s H2D listing was an “AMS Combo”, which may differ from this year’s.
- Look for the price-protection label on the product page before relying on it.
- Do not stack coupons you cannot stack. The two newsletter coupons cannot be used together and expire on 1 November.
- Ignore the “typical price” as a measure of value. Compare against the lowest recent price, not the crossed-out one.
- Check the AMS 2 Pro feeder replacement programme if you own a unit from a May to July 2026 batch, since Makers101 reports Bambu is replacing affected feeders for free.
The bottom line
This is a genuinely good Bambu Black Friday, with some caveats. The largest savings are on the H2-series and the laser combos, the most interesting new prices are the first-ever discounts on the X2D and P2S, and the filament bulk pricing is strong for anyone who goes through spools quickly. But the headline cuts on the entry-level machines are small, the A1 mini is no cheaper than last year, and four flash-sale rounds mean prices are not guaranteed to be at their floor. The H3C landing on 3 November is the single biggest variable for anyone looking at the top of the range, and the sensible move for those buyers is to watch the launch first, given the sale runs until 1 December. For everyone else, buy when the price suits you, buy from the official store, and do not let a countdown clock push you into hardware you did not need.
