Best for Miniatures in 2026

12K resolution on a 218x123mm plate with tilt release. The batch printing machine for serious miniature hobbyists.

Saturn-size build plate with 12K resolution and tilt release. The batch printing machine for serious miniature hobbyists.

9K resin at $199 with tilt release. The sweet spot in Elegoo's Mars lineup for miniature painters.

14K resolution on a Saturn-size build plate, discontinued. Was Anycubic's premium resin answer to Elegoo.

The cheapest way to get 10K resin detail. Absolute minimum viable setup for testing if resin printing is for you.

22-micron XY resolution. The sharpest detail available in consumer resin printing.

The entry-level Elegoo Mars with WiFi at $149. Good if the $199 Ultra is out of budget.

Creality's 8K resin with an integral light source for even curing. A Saturn-class alternative for Creality ecosystem users.

Entry-level 6K resin from Anycubic, discontinued. Comparable to the Elegoo Mars 4 and similarly priced.

Phrozen's 4K mini resin. Proven reliability but aging resolution compared to current alternatives.

Compact enclosed resin from QIDI. The enclosure is the single differentiating feature.

Revised Longer Orange resin with improved light uniformity. A compact budget option for buyers who specifically want Longer hardware.